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Located 6km from the Wanganui city centre, Castlecliff Beach is the main swimming beach in Wanganui.

Ototoka Beach is a classic out-of-the-way Kiwi beach. Located at the end of Ototoka Beach Road this beach is a popular spot for swimming and fishing. The path from the car park descends past the Ototoka pool and waterfall down to the beach below. The cliffs surrounding Ototoka Beach are also well-kn...

Located approximately 15 minutes from Wanganui City and publically by driving past the Airport and alongside the Whanganui River, this beach is used for swimming.

Tata Beach is a 15 minute drive north-east Takaka. The main recreational uses are swimming, water-skiing and kayaking. Unlike many beaches of Golden Bay, Tata Beach is usable at any time of the tide. During the peak Christmas-January period the beach has about 200-600 visitors a day.

The Tauherenikau River flows from the Tararua Forest Park and bypasses the town of Featherston before discharging into the northern end of Lake Wairarapa.  This site is located at the end of Buck's road, with plenty of parking. A short walk down to the river opens on to multiple swimming spots and i...

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

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

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

Taupo Bay is a popular holiday destination with a campground nearby, suitable for swimming, surfing and fishing. There is plenty of parking for day visitors, picnic tables and toilet facilities.

Wardlaw Glade provides a picturesque setting for picnicking or swimming as the shingle river bed forms a deep pool at the bend. Good public access with plenty of parking.

Anzac Bay is a calm swimming beach and a fantastic family playground. There's a boat ramp and  good fishing off the rocks on the point or at Cave Bay.

Omokoroa Domain lies behind the main beachfront area near the tip of the peninsula. There are pohutukawas for shade, picnic tables, public toilets, a playground, a free gas barbeque at the northern end and wharf access at the southern end.