A reserve at the end of Doctors Point Road in Waitati, north of Dunedin, on the shore of Blueskin Bay. The reserve has a large sandy beach by the car park, short walking tracks, and rock sea caves in the cliffs nearby.
The sea caves are naturally formed arches in the rock. They cannot be passed at high tide, so it is best to visit at low tide. From the caves you can reach another beach, with a view of Mapoutahi Head, the site of a historic Māori pā. The bay is a popular place to gather cockles, which are known locally as clams.
Long Beach and Purakaunui are a short drive away. To get there, drive north out of Dunedin to Waitati, turn right, and follow Doctors Point Road along the coast to the car park.
Our pick in Waitati for a low-tide walk to the sea caves and a swim on the beach.