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Paekakariki Beach
Paekakariki Beach is a popular seaside location on the Kapiti Coast with a solid residential base. The Paekakariki is easily accessible from State Highway 1 that runs parallel to the beach a few hundred metres to the east. Paekakariki Beach is safe for users under average conditions but becomes dangerous in large north to northwest swells that hit the beach at regular intervals. Swimmers should stick to the patrolled area and any users that are in doubt should ask for advice from the Lifeguards.
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Activities and facilities
Activities
- Canoeing/kayaking
- Dog walking
- Horse riding
- Wind/kite surfing
Facilities
- Car parking
- Changing facilities
- Food and beverage kiosk
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Shower
Safety
The beach is our favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. Learn about the hazards at Paekakariki Beach and be prepared so you and your family can enjoy the sun, sea and sand safely this summer.
Hazards
Patrols
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
Forecast provided by SwellMap.com
Tides
Safety at Paekakariki Beach
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Patrolled Beach
Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
Patrol Hours
Paekakariki Beach is patrolled on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 12:00pm to 5:00pm between 1 December 2019 and 29 March 2020.
A Regional Lifeguard Service is provided Monday to Friday from 10:30am to 6:00pm during 16 December 2019 to 24 January 2020.
Hazards
Click a safety symbol for more information on the risk
4 simple rules to keep you safe
We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Paekakariki Beach. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand beaches and looking out for each other. More ►
The Water Safety Code:
- Be prepared
- Watch out for yourself and others
- Be aware of the dangers
- Know your limits
Location
Paekakariki Beach is located 42 kilometres northeast of Wellington on a narrow coastal strip of the Kapiti coast. The sandy section of beach in front of the Surf Life Saving Club is confined with only five metres of golden sand at high tide. Paekakariki Surf Life Saving Club is located at the northern end and this is the most popular area. As you move further south down the beach, a rock wall begins to prevent erosion of the road and residential housing. Kapiti Island is located 10 kilometres northwest and a good view of the island can be gained.
Public Transport
Bus: Intercity or Newmans bound for Palmy http://www.metlink.org.nz/
Train: Kaptiline Tranzmetro
Beach Water Quality
The Overall Recreation Risk is a guide to give a general picture of water quality at a site. Updated annually, it is calculated from bacteria (enterococci) data collected over the last three years. The Overall Recreation Risk indicator is a precautionary approach to managing health risk and is not designed to represent health risk on a particular day. As such, a site can have an Overall Recreation Risk of ‘Caution’ but still be suitable for swimming some of the time.
Overall recreation risk
The long term risk status based on three years of data
- Between 1 and 5% risk of illness
Many councils also provide the results of their weekly monitoring. This lets people know what the most recent bacteria levels were. Remember, even sites with low risk can be unsuitable to swim at from time to time and we recommend that you avoid swimming for 48 hours after heavy rainfall.
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