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Okupu Beach
Blind Bay Road, Great Barrier Island
Alert - warning
Total fire ban across all islands in the Hauraki Gulf
A prohibited fire season is in effect across the entire Hauraki Gulf. This means a total ban on outdoor fires and a suspension of all previously granted fire permits.
Find what you can and can’t do during a prohibited fire season, plus fire safety tips, at checkitsalright.nz.
For further information, visit fireandemergency.nz.
About Okupu Beach
Check if it's safe to swim at this beach
To check for live information on water quality and safe swimming conditions at this beach, see the Safeswim website.
You need to know
Animals
Dogs must be on leash at all times in our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.
Alcohol
Alcohol is banned from some public places in Auckland. See Alcohol bans to find out the rules for each park and view ban maps.
Smokefree parks
Our parks are all smokefree.
Waste
Use bins where provided to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Outdoor fires
It is illegal to light open fires in public areas in the Auckland region.
Contact us to report a problem at this park.