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Sandy beach with waves.

This sandy beach is tucked behind sand dunes and secluded from the road. It is popular with swimmers and walkers. Parking is located at the road end but there are no facilities on site. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Pr...

Petone Beach is located on the northern side of the harbour, and is a popular beach for walking, sunbathing, shell gathering and offers safe swimming in most places. With a playground, model railway, toilets and a dairy, this spot is very family friendly. Parking is convenient along the road and bea...

Located on the northern side of the Wellington harbour, Petone Beach is a popular beach for walking, sunbathing, shell gathering and offers safe swimming in most places. Toilets, changing rooms, a park, and plenty of parking can be found at this site. The Settlers Museum and a dairy are only a short...

Petone Beach at the Water Ski Club is a popular spot for launching boats. While there is ample parking and a boat ramp there are no toilets or changing facilities other than those located in the ski club building. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Recreational...

Piha South Lagoon is a good spot for a walk. Swimming, collecting shellfish, and fishing are not recommended due to poor water quality.

This beautiful sheltered beach is on the edge of Tauranga Harbour, underneath the iconic Mauao (Mt Maunganui). Pilot Bay runs along the southwestern side of Mt Maunganui’s peninsula and is sheltered from the open ocean, which means there are calm swimming conditions all year round. This makes it a g...

Pinders Pond is the site of an old hydraulic elevation pond (or dredge hole) from the gold rush era. Located just off the Teviot Road about 5 km from Roxburgh town or 12 km from Millers Flat, it is a popular picnic and swimming spot.

Pinders Pond is the site of an old hydraulic elevation pond (or dredge hole) from the gold rush era. Located just off the Teviot Road about 5 km from Roxburgh town or 12 km from Millers Flat, it is a popular picnic and swimming spot.

Sandy beach with waves.

This sandy beach is popular with swimmers and a suitable spot for windsurfers with specially designated windsurfing areas at the southern end of the beach. The beach is sheltered from northerly swells and the gentle incline means it is relatively calm and safe. There are no facilities at the norther...

This popular swimming and camping spot is found nestled in the Pohangina Valley about 50 minutes drive from Palmerston North. To get there head north to Ashhurst and then carry on up Pohangina Road for about 30 minutes to Tōtara Reserve. We recommend using the swimming hole at the Kererū campground....