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Sandy beach suitable for swimming, located northwards from Grangers Point. Roadside parking along The Parade.

One of Hawke's Bay's 'Top 5' swimming spots for water quality, Blackhead Beach is the main access point on the southern end of Te Angiangi Marine Reserve. This is a popular beach in summer for swimming, and diving in and outside of the Reserve. This beach is monitored fortnightly as historical water...

Bland Bay is a popular spot for swimming on the East coast in the Whangaruru area.

Breaker Bay is a sandy cove bounded by rocky outcrops, located on the western side of Wellington Harbour entrance. It is  It is a popular beach for walkers and surfers although its steep incline into the ocean and strong undercurrents make it hazardous for swimming. Parking is plentiful at Breaker B...

Buffalo Beach stretches for 5 km and is the main swimming beach in the town of Whitianga. Shelter from the harbour makes this a safe family swimming beach.

Marrs Beach is a small sandy and cobbly beach located on the southern side of the Buller River in Westport, downstream of the town. The beach is accessed via an unpaved road off Schadick Ave/Tiphead Road at Carters Beach.  The beach provides an excellent location for swimming and walking when the co...

Shingle Beach is a small sandy and cobbly beach located on the northern side of the Buller River in Westport, downstream of the town. The beach is accessed via an unpaved road from Coates Street.  The beach provides an excellent location for swimming, fishing and walking when the conditions are suit...

Cable Bay is one of the popular East Coast swimming beaches located within the Doubtless Bay area, northeast of Kaitaia.

Carters Beach is located 6 kilometres west of Westport and is a large extended sheltered sandy beach which is excellent for all recreational activities. It is frequently used for swimming, surfing, fishing, walking and picnicking.

This headwater stream is rocky bottomed and located in a deep gully, surrounded by cliffs and native forest. The upstream catchment covers an area of 1,388ha. This is a paired water quality and ecology monitoring site.

Gravel/sand beach with grassed area above the shore.

Castlepoint Beach is located on the northeastern side of the Wairarapa coast, and is popular for swimming and sun bathing. Small waves and a shallow incline into the ocean make it an excellent swimming spot for families, although rips can occasionally form. Toilet and changing facilities, a shop and...