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Fairly safe, gently sloping, somewhat sheltered from all winds except north-westerly, a bit stony in places, attractive enough to have 600 people on it at once. |
Fairly safe, gently sloping, somewhat sheltered from all winds except north-westerly, a bit stony in places, attractive enough to have 600 people on it at once. |
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| − | The beach extends from the |
+ | The beach extends from the fire station to Goat Point. |
| − | At the north end is the 2009-vintage promenade with substantial bollards and seating. Where |
+ | At the north end is the 2009-vintage promenade with substantial bollards and seating. Where Beach Road ends and Sunset Parade begins, there is a small access ramp for boats and emergency vehicles. From there to the Taupo Stream mouth, the spring high tide mark is below or a little way up retaining walls of various designs, some of them built on the remains of collapsed walls. High tide during fierce nor-west winds is no time to walk along the beach. |
| − | Steps allow public access from Bath Street and Queens Avenue |
+ | Steps allow public access from Bath Street and Queens Avenue. |
Beyond the stream, the beach gradually narrows until you reach the rocks at Goat Point; this area is where the board-sailing is encouraged. |
Beyond the stream, the beach gradually narrows until you reach the rocks at Goat Point; this area is where the board-sailing is encouraged. |
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