Great picnic spot on a sunny day ; Has a nice sandy beach area that Kids love and is always very clean .... although the water tends to be a bit on the fresh side for me !
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Great picnic spot on a sunny day ; Has a nice sandy beach area that Kids love and is always very clean .... although the water tends to be a bit on the fresh side for me !
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Scorching Bay is a wonderful beach,great for swimming and also has lots of rock pools for your children to explore.Has lots of grass areas for picnics,playing ball games etc and an amazing cafe across the road.Has shower and toilet amenities.
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This is an expansive beach with rock pools at one end. Finding crabs and various shell fish and limpids in the pools is always exciting for children. There is a good grass area at a higher level to the sand which is good to have a picnic out of the sand. There is a climbing structure on the grass areawhich...
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Fab beach, great family day out, brilliant for the kids. Lovely cafe across the road too.
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Very popular beach. The drive there is the most scenic. Beautiful views from the beach. Safe bathing. Great for kids and grown up alike. Showers and toilets.
The cafe - Scorch-o-Rama is one of the best cafes in Wellington. Super food, but be warned it does get super busy. Tables both iside and out.
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Keep your camera ready and prepare to stop for some happy snaps of rocky out crops.
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We loved the whole area. would have gone for a swim the next day had the weather been kinder.
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great bay for swimming on a nice Wellington day, lovely cafe as well. Excellent for families
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Cafe on the beach is one of the best in Wellington
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It's a great place to relax on the beach or grab an ice cream at the shop across the road. This is a good place to take kids to enjoy some free fun on the beach in a relaxed atmosphere. I hidden gem in Wellington and a great drive around to the bay through the old defence force area at...
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