This large sandy beach is located on Wellington's south coast. It is a popular surf, kite-boarding and swimming beach. The gentle slope of the beach allows bathers to get some distance out into the bay before getting out of their depth. The beach is generally safe for swimming and popular with families, but southerly swells can create dangerous waves and rips and holes can form at the southern end. This area is not patrolled by lifeguards but a patrolled zone can be found further down the beach. Parking is convenient along the beach front and a playground, toilets, and changing facilities are all close by. This site is monitored as a part of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Programme, which is specifically designed to inform the public about the suitability of various sites across the region for swimming and other recreational activities.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

More Information

• Swim Guide - Weather and water quality for Lyall Bay at Queens Drive and 8,000 other beaches.