Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Next Big City
Auckland
Next Town
Auckland
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Toilet, Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Rocks, Shells
Quality:
Cloudy
Best Tide:
High tide, Low tide, Tide independent

Close to low tide, best to stay beyond the mangrove bush that is in front of the grassy area as there are some rocks that appear as tide drops. No swimmers.

Beach

Type:
Grass
Size:
Small
Hazards:
Trees
Beach Users:
No information

Area for launching is considerably smaller then Pt Chev. At high tide, you need to have help to launch. Note that the flat rocks close to shore can be very slippery and it may be safer to self-launch than to walk out across them while flying your kite if they are wet.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorty
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Normal

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
No information
Best Direction:
NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
Main Direction:
No information

The spot is used for lessons when winds are from the East.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
No walk

Similar to most of Auckland, public transport not your best option. There are two areas to park, one inside the gates which may be locked in the evenings, the other outside. If you are thinking of staying late, you are probably best to park outside the gate. On a windy day with good easterlies, parking can be hard to find.

Extra information

Rules
Time

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Nightlife

Te Atatu has some cafes, most are shut by 4pm. If you want nightlife, probably best to head 15km into Auckland.