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- Wellington region /
- Estuaries /
- Te Awarua-o-Porirua Estuary
Porirua Subtidal Site 2

This subtidal site lies south of Tītahi Bay, towards to middle of the Onepoto arm of the harbour. It is monitored for metals, sediment nutrients and muddiness every five years. Mud constitutes the majority of sediment at this site. Lead and zinc exceed recommended concentrations. Overall ecological...
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- Wellington region
Tītahi Bay at Bay Drive

This flat sandy beach located to the west of Porirua City. It is a very popular beach for swimming, snorkelling, windsurfing, fishing, walking and picnicking. Sheltered by Mana Island the beach slopes gently into the ocean allowing swimmers to get a good distance into the water. While usually shelte...
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- Wellington region
Tītahi Bay at South Beach Access Road

Caution advised: A stormwater culvert is situated at this end of Tītahi Bay beach, with stormwater flowing across the beach and into the ocean. The culvert has a history of contamination and it is advisable to avoid contact with this stormwater discharge. There is a permanent health warning sign whe...
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- Wellington region
Tītahi Bay at Toms Road

This flat sandy beach located to the west of Porirua City. It is a very popular beach for swimming, snorkelling, windsurfing, fishing, walking and picnicking. Sheltered by Mana Island the beach slopes gently into the ocean allowing swimmers to get a good distance into the water. While usually shelte...
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- 2021 /
- February
Whitireia Community Seaweek Snorkel Day

Come on down to Mountains to Sea Wellington’s second free community snorkel at Whitireia park. For all those who can’t make it to the first, or anyone just really loves hanging out with us, this is your chance. A chance to experience some of that magic that comes from immersion, in salt water, and i...