Blackhead is a small coastal settlement in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It is located on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, about 74 kilometres south of Napier. Blackhead Beach is a sandy beach, similar to other Hawke's Bay beaches such as Shoal Beach. The original MÃÂori name for the beach is Te Pariomahu and this is more commonly used by local hapà «.
There is a marine reserve located offshore from Blackhead Beach.
Te Angiangi Marine Reserve covers an area offshore from Blackhead.
The Pourerere Marae, located near Blackhead, is a tribal meeting ground for the NgÃÂti Kahungunu hapà « of NgÃÂi Te à Âatua and NgÃÂti TamaterÃÂ.