Find out where the best beaches are in Lower Hutt and how to get there using public transport.
Days Bay Beach
Days Beach is a beautiful sandy beach popular with swimmers and walkers and while it is not patrolled, the sheltered nature of the beach and its gentle incline make it a safe swimming spot.
Location
123 Jackson Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
How to get here
The East by West Ferry can bring you here from downtown Wellington in 20 minutes. You can take buses 81 and 83 too.
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Rona Bay Beach
Rona Bay is a sand and pebble beach situated in Eastbourne. The beach features sand hills and verges a large park. With changing facilities, a pool, toilets, a playground and plenty of parking this site is a great place for families.
Location
6 Marine Parade, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt 5013
How to get here
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Petone Beach
Petone Beach is groomed over the summer period and is safe for swimming in most places. There’s no patrol in place, though, so please watch your children.
A swimming raft is anchored off Oriental Street from Labour Weekend until Easter.
The Lions Park playground is popular with children of all ages, as is the Lions Park Model Railway, which operates on Sundays between 1pm and 4pm in clear weather.
Location
You can access the Petone Foreshore from either end of the Petone Esplanade.