How long is Titahi Bay beach?

one kilometre long
Titahi Bay Beach is popular as a gently shelving sandy beach, one kilometre long, that’s great for children, picnics, joggers and (at certain times) dogs and horses.

Can you swim in Porirua Harbour?

Is it safe to swim in Porirua Harbour? As a general rule, it’s safe to swim in all beach areas. Places like Plimmerton Beach and Karehana Bay, as well as Dolly Vardon Reserve at Mana, are some of the most popular and safe beaches in the Wellington region.

Is Titahi Bay a suburb?

Tītahi Bay (previously known as Titahi Bay), a suburb of Porirua in the North Island of New Zealand, lies at the foot of a short peninsula on the west coast of the Porirua Harbour, to the north of Porirua city centre.

What is the best beach in New Zealand?

From north to south, here’s a few of the many, many stunning beaches.

  • Anchor Bay, Tāwharanui Regional Park.
  • Piha Beach, Auckland.
  • Cathedral Cove, The Coromandel.
  • Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty.
  • Wharariki Beach, Nelson Tasman.
  • Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Tasman.
  • Hokitika Beach, West Coast.
  • Koekohe Beach, Waitaki.

Is titahi bay safe to swim?

Swimmers, surfers and beach walkers love this popular beach, and lifeguards are on duty to keep everyone safe. Just 4km from the centre of Porirua, Titahi Bay is a very popular, sheltered beach that has great facilities including a playground, carpark, and toilet/changing facilities.

Is Plimmerton beach safe to swim in?

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.

How safe is Porirua?

Porirua City is the 8th accredited Safe Community in New Zealand and number 143 in the world.

Is Plimmerton beach safe to swim?

Unsuitable for swimming – The current prediction is that this site has a high health risk and is unlikely to meet national water quality guidelines for swimming.

What does titahi mean in Maori?

The beach has shaped the life of Titahi (which means cabbage tree) Bay, though the first visitors were not interested in the surf and sound, so much as what the water had to offer.

How did Titahi Bay get its name?

Colourful boatsheds set the scene at friendly Titahi Bay, finds Elisabeth Easther. Origin of name: Titahi means one cabbage tree. Population: 7500.

Are there sharks in New Zealand?

There are about 66 types of sharks found in New Zealand waters, most of them are rarely-seen deep water species, and many are threatened or endangered internationally.