🌊✨ Oakura Mermaid Pool ✨🌊

• Location: Park at the end of Rapata Road

• Route: Walk over rocks and head towards the beach on your right (approx. 45 min walk)

• Best time: Visit at low tide for the best experience

• GPS Coordinates of rockpool: 35°23'53.7"S 174°21'10.4"E

'There are also a number of stunning coastal walks. You can either head north to Ohawini Bay, continuing up the Whangaruru Harbour as far as the tide will allow; or alternatively head south making your way around the rocks or walking down a track from the top of Rapata Road. Continue along the rocky coastline with small sheer cliffs, past the rocky coves and secluded beaches and you will find the popular mermaid rock pool.' https://oakuranorthland.org.nz/about-oakura-bay-whangaruru-northland/

'Probably about 45 minutes walking around the beach and rocks then two small coves, any time below half tide.' - Doug Hannah

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Photo Credit #2: @cjmaddock