Ohope Beach

The best swimming is at Mahy Reserve, where there is a roped off swimming area and lifesaving club toward the western end of the beach. There are plenty of restaurants and accommodations toward the western end of the beach, whereas the eastern end is more residential with only a handful of shops. The beach is most popular from December to February when the water can warm up to 72°F (22°C), though the water temperature in August only drops to about 58°F (14°C).