Oriental Parade Beach
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Oriental Parade Beach
Oriental Parade Beach is small and can not accommodate too many people. The beach is close to town and easily accessible to many people. These factors combined with the fact that the beach is very safe make it a popular venue for summer.
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Activities and facilities
Activities
- Canoeing/kayaking
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
Facilities
- Car parking
- Changing facilities
- Food and beverage kiosk
- Public toilets
- Shower
Safety
The beach is our favourite playground, but it can also be a dangerous place. Learn about the hazards at Oriental Parade 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.
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Safety at Oriental Parade Beach
We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Oriental Parade Beach. But take a moment to learn more about being safe on New Zealand Beaches. More ►
Patrolled Beach

Stay safe - swim beween the flags.
Patrol Hours
Oriental Bay will be patrolled by Surf Lifeguards every Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday from 1:00 pm to 6:00pm between 4 December 2021 until 6 March 2022. Week day patrols by regional lifeguards from 11:30am to 6:30pm from 20 December 2021 until 28 January 2022
Hazards
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4 simple rules to keep you safe
We want you to have a great time whilst visiting Oriental Parade 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
Oriental Parade is located only a kilometre from central city Wellington. The beach is small, only 30 metres of sandy beach at it widest point. The beach is golden sand and is backed by the Freyberg Pool, the Tug Boat Restaurant and a large car park. Oriental Parade Beach is popular during summer. It is very close to town and very accessible to many people. The beach is small and can not cope with large crowds. Oriental Parade Beach has shady areas, barbecue tables and a playground. The beach is also surrounded by units and apartments which provides many of the beaches patrons.
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Beach Water Quality
Many councils 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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