Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay
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Fivestar247
Auckland Central, New Zealand481 contributions
Sept 2020
Nice for a stroll along the beach or roadside. A good spot to watch the surfers (the brave ones who can cope with the cold and winds that often visit Lyall bay).
Call at Mauranui surf cafe club for a warm or some food.
Call at Mauranui surf cafe club for a warm or some food.
Written 16 September 2020
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Perry B
Sydney, Australia2,601 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This was an interesting part of the city to visit during winter. The crashing waves were mesmerising from the car and we took a plethora of photos. We also enjoyed our bracing walk to the dairy on the foreshore, The Wellington air was certainly fresh.
Written 30 July 2018
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Graeme B
Napier, New Zealand145 contributions
Dec 2019
There are very few places you can take a dog to a beach in the summer, but Lyall Bay has a dedicated section of the beach
Written 4 January 2020
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george von
36 contributions
Jan 2019
Lyall bay beach is a popular wellington surf beach opposite wellingtons international airport Wellington. Surf not very big as it is protected from a direct southerly swell. Surfers complain and it is common knowledge with the locals as the signs say, "not safe to swim after heavy rain or rain for 48 plus hours" as it is for most Wellingtons beach's In summer it has been recorded re the sewage over flow from Wellington's sewage system, not only could you smell it but you could taste. Plus toilet paper and solids are regularly found on the beaches. A web site that shows when beaches are safe to swim. Google is it safe to swim wellington, new Zealand. It is recommended for swimmers to use the public swimming pools if you value your health. It is a NZ regional government NZ government monitored service. Not always accurate.
Tummy, gastroenteritis, IBS Health Risks.
Storm water in our rivers, streams seas and ocean waters brings with it amounts of waste from animals and large quantities of untreated human sewage from overflows. This is a significant health risk after heavy rain. Only swim when the water is clear. This is hard to tell sometimes as the water is never clear compared to Mediterranean and tropical island waters. Wait for 48 to 72 hours after rain.
The water quality map It is updated weekly from 1 December to 31 March.
Freyberg pool and fitness centre, Oriental bay and the aquatic centre Kilbirnie wellington. Operated by the Local council. Freyberg pool is tempered.
Tummy, gastroenteritis, IBS Health Risks.
Storm water in our rivers, streams seas and ocean waters brings with it amounts of waste from animals and large quantities of untreated human sewage from overflows. This is a significant health risk after heavy rain. Only swim when the water is clear. This is hard to tell sometimes as the water is never clear compared to Mediterranean and tropical island waters. Wait for 48 to 72 hours after rain.
The water quality map It is updated weekly from 1 December to 31 March.
Freyberg pool and fitness centre, Oriental bay and the aquatic centre Kilbirnie wellington. Operated by the Local council. Freyberg pool is tempered.
Written 10 October 2019
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Kiwiwalkabout27
Sydney, Australia97 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
Very popular with the surfers. Lyall Bay is right next to Wellington airport. You are allowed dogs there so also very popular for walking dogs there. Toilets are close by. While your there stop in at the fish n chip shop across the road and enjoy a paua fritter, they are awesome! Have fun!
Written 13 April 2019
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nicmack
NZ194 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
A great spot to park up and watch planes fly in and out on a windy day/evening. On a lovely day grab some fish & chips and relax
Written 6 January 2018
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drKat_10
Christchurch, New Zealand59 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
Beautiful spot for a swim on a nice day. A couple of great cafes around too. Would suggest either going by car or being prepared to walk as they are a little spread out along the bay.
Written 17 December 2017
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Jane
Wellington, New Zealand41 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Headed for a visit early evening during the week. Caught the sunshine and had a lovely walk along the beach. Enjoyed watching the world go by and watching all the planes take off and land. Worth wandering along to see the 'middle of middle earth' sign. Seems a good spot to walk your dogs. Just chill out for a while :-). You can top up your snapper just off the main road.
Written 27 February 2017
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B V
NZ1,223 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
Twas Twas a Twas a tad rainy, but we promenaded anyway.
Nice view cross the bay to Wellington intl airport
Nice view cross the bay to Wellington intl airport
Written 24 September 2016
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Leah
Birmingham, UK174 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Lyall Bay beach attracts a lot of surfers and is a nice place to walk along the beach and watch the action. There are plenty of cafes in this area too and free parking along the road. Sunrise & sunset at Lyall Bay can be particularly spectacular too.
Written 4 May 2016
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