Oriental Bay is a popular sandy beach located in the heart of Wellington City, just a short stroll from the waterfront. Nestled in the southern end of the harbour, this beach is very sheltered and often calm making it popular with families. Toilets and changing facilities, a playground and plenty of parking can be found at this site. 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 Oriental Bay at Band Rotunda and 8,000 other beaches.