Petone Wharf
Originally built in 1883 to load and unload ships, Petone Wharf is now a popular fishing spot for lacals and people from all over the Wellington region. Breathe in the fresh sea air as you overlook the huge landscape of Wellington City and listen to the gentle waves breaking against the wooden posts.
This is the perfect destination to bring your children fishing for their first time with easy access and a safe flat walk out to sea. Equip with gutting stations and benches, the Wharf has everything needed to catch and prepare a beautiful red cod for the dinner table.
Makara Beach
Take a day off and go diving for Paua and Crayfish in the tranquill beach hidden in the hills. Enjoy a long drive through Ohariu country roads and discover a small community built around the beach. If the water is too rough take a walk along Makara Beach track or enjoy a coffee at the Beach Cafe.
Hidden within the large fortifying cliff faces, creates a sense of privacy for each fisher. Beneath the ocean surface lays a large family of Paua, comouflaged on Makara’s rocks. Appropriate gear is recommended to dive in these parts, including; snorkel and mask, protective footwear, wetsuit (optional), Paua sack, and knife/trowel.
Pukerua Bay
Wake up on an early morning and kayak out to experience all the serenity that Pukerua Bay has to offer. Where the weather is mostly fine, this bay is a flat milkpond that stretches for hundreds of metres. As you paddle out, feel the crisp salty air gently hit your face and listen to the water lightly tapping your boat.
This bay is often visited by the locals and is a great place to bring the family or enjoy your own company. It doesn’t matter if you are passing through from the North or South side, drop by and cast out a line and relax after
a long week.