Naturism refers to a lifestyle of practising non-sexual social nudity in private and in public, and to the cultural movement which advocates and defends that lifestyle. Both are also known as "nudism". Naturist organisations have existed in New Zealand since the s. Although not a daily feature of public life, social nudity is practised in a variety of other contexts in New Zealand culture. An attempt to set up a nudist club in Dunedin in was unsuccessful, attracting hostility from clergy, women's groups, and the police. Nudist clubs known as "sun clubs" were successfully established in Dunedin and Auckland in early ; the Auckland Sun Group went into recess shortly afterwards due to the outbreak of World War II. In the allied nudist clubs of New Zealand gathered at Whanganui to hold a festival, called a "rally", which became an annual event. In December the Federation voted to withdraw from the INF, retaining the right to rejoin at some future date. The Federation today includes 17 affiliated clubs with a total membership, in , of 1, people. In tensions arose between two Federation member groups, the Orchard Sun Club and Southern Free Beaches, when the latter installed advertising for their own club next to the entrance to the former's club grounds.
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However, thanks to its European influence, there are a surprising amount of clothing-optional beaches around the country. So if you want a break from social oppression or want to work on a line-free tan, then check out these best nudist beaches in New Zealand! Strictly speaking, nudity in public places is not illegal in New Zealand. However, these nudist beaches provide a place away from judgement and can feel less worried about taking your clothes off. Wellington might have a bit of a reputation for nippy cold winds, not ideal for taking your clothes off, but Breaker Bay is well sheltered from the prevailing winds. Be aware that the nudist section of the beach is on the main stretch of the beach.
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Tapotupotu Bay is over km from Kaitaia. Skinny dippers walk to the left, over the creek and past the exposed rock formation dividing the bay in two. Matai Bay is under the jurisdiction of DoC and most nude swimmers use the bay to the right. A m signposted track leads there from just above the toilets at the Russell end of Long Beach. The owner of the two large houses is responsible for putting the beach area into the QEII National Trust covenant with a notice on the track which specifies that: "Waitata Bay is a naturist beach. Mimiwhangata is about 2 hours north of Whangarei. It is a DoC reserve, with lovely beaches facing every direction. Oke Bay is one of them, which in this case is sheltered from the south. Uretiti, the most popular of many Northland beaches, is 38km south of Whangarei and 5 km north of Waipu; a two hour drive north from Auckland. Immediately behind the beach the Department of Conservation administers a campground - the Uretiti Recreation Reserve entrance is right next to a police road-use checkpoint.
The nudist revolution! However, I find it both fascinating and awesome that more and more people are stripping for more and more reasons. So, ignoring the obvious naked activity that most people will happily adhere to and also the mass of naked, drunk backpackers, here are 5 things that you can do in New Zealand absolutely naked legally! The annual World Naked Bike Ride returns to campaign for safety and environmental causes.
