In memory of many
Tarakena Bay
Wellington 6003
+64 4 802 4860 (Tourist Information Centre)
http://www.mch.govt.nz/heritag...
Review © 2007, Wcities
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In memory of many |
Access from Breaker Bay Road Tarakena Bay Wellington 6003 +64 4 802 4860 (Tourist Information Centre) http://www.mch.govt.nz/heritag... |
The beaches of Gallipolli, more than any other place, have become an enduring symbol of nationhood for New Zealanders who make pilgrimages to Gallipolli to remember. On this peaceful hillside closer to home is a memorial to commemorate Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (1880-1938) defender of Gallipolli and first president of modern Turkey. Beneath the memorial is a container of soil from Anzac Cove, where hundreds of our people lost their lives. This site, with its past and panoramic and wild ocean views, is an ideal place to thoughtfully linger. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great dive spot |
Breaker Bay Road Wellington 6003 |
A short drive around Wellington's eastern bays brings you to a sheltered beach that at one end, below the cliff, offers sheltered swimming and sunbathing and at the other offers a popular dive entry point. Experienced and not so experienced divers will enjoy the diving here. The rocks are great for exploring underwater (for extra excitement swim through the natural crack in the rock) and crayfish are (in season) plentiful. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Soar |
George Bolt Street Rongotai Wellington 6003 +64 4 387 9994 |
Operating two Squirrel turbine helicopters out of Wellington Airport, this company will let you soar over the magnificent harbour and into the rugged Rimutaka ranges in flights ranging from seven to 30 minutes. They are flexible and can be chartered to fly to any other resort, golf course, or destination of your choice. Wine tasting at the extensive Blenheim or Martinborough vineyards is a speciality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular swimming beach |
Karaka Bay Road Seatoun Wellington 6003 +64 4 802 4860 (Visitor Information Centre) |
Protected from the northerly (Wellington's prevailing wind), watch the ferries come and go to and from the south island and ride the gentle waves they leave in their wake on this safe and pleasant beach. Picnic in the sand, dive off the old wooden wharf, fossick amongst the rocks that border each end of the beach or just lie around and soak up the sun. Whatever you choose to do this beach is the perfect way to spend a hot day only minutes from the city centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sweeping bay |
Massey Road Hataitai Wellington 6003 |
This wide, sweeping bay is a popular dive entry point and safe swimming beach. It is small enough to ensure that few people visit it and it is always easy to find a spot that is not too crowded. A rocky shoreline provides plenty of opportunity for exploration or try a spot of snorkelling in the safe water just off the beach. When you have had enough swimming and sunbathing walk around the corner to the Massey Memorial at Point Halswell. Review © 2007, Wcities |
Windsurfers' mecca |
Evans Bay Parade Evans Bay Wellington 6003 |
Watch the windsurfers whip around the harbour at high speed as they blow before Wellington's notorious nor'wester. Walk around the bay (kids love to run around the bay's concrete reclaimed wall) and admire the hardy souls who are on the water. If you want to try a bit of the action yourself, rent a board. This is usually possible in the summer months. When you are not watching the sea, admire the hardy homes perched on the hillside around the bay. Some with accesses you would barely want to look at, let alone attempt! Review © 2007, Wcities |
Surf's up |
Lyall Bay Wellington 6003 +64 4 802 4860 (Visitor Information Centre) |
If riding waves by board, body or just jumping in them is what you like then this is the beach to head for. With a breakwater at one end to create waves for riding, rocks at the other end for clambering over and safe swimming in between, this beach will keep you amused for hours. Watch the ferries pass by and the aeroplanes come and go while you relax on the white sand of this popular beach. When you have had enough there is a great ice cream store close by. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picnic with a view |
Off Shelly Bay Road Miramar Peninsula Wellington 6003 +64 4 802 4860 (Visitor Information Centre) |
If you have exhausted the traditional city views, take the scenic coastal drive around the bays to Miramar Peninsula and climb the steep track just past Point Halswell to the Massey Memorial. It is a fine tribute from the people to William Ferguson Massey, Prime Minister from 1912 to 1925. This is a popular evening summertime picnic spot with fabulous views over the harbour entrance and the coastal village of Seatoun. From the memorial a myriad of tracks explore the remains of the old New Zealand Air Force defence area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lovely safe swimming beach |
Karaka Bay Road Seatoun Wellington 6003 +64 4 802 4860 (Visitor Information Centre) |
This is one of Wellington's loveliest beaches. You will find it sheltered and near empty on a sunny winter's day, perfect for a calm stroll. Come summer though many locals flock to the golden sands with their beach towels, buckets, spades and barbecues. Safe swimming, golden sands, grassy picnic areas, ample parking, changing sheds and the Chocolate Fish Cafe make this a perfect place for a day's outing. When tired of swimming, sunbathing or playing in the sand, clamber over the rocks at this delightful spot. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Long safe bay for swimming or walking |
Seatoun Miramar Wellington 6003 +64 4 802 4860 (Visitor Information Centre) |
This is a long bay with safe swimming, which changes from sandy to 'shelly' as you walk from the northern to the southern end. A lovely spot for those long evening walks along the beach and for beachcombing. The bay includes changing sheds and surf club at one end, and a childrens playground at the southern end. There is the ever necessary ice cream shop in the middle. Added excitement for the kids is the old wooden Seatoun wharf for diving off. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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