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Scorching Bay

Karaka Bay Road | Seatoun, Wellington 6003, New Zealand
+64 0(4) 802 4860
Ranked #17 of 127 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Wellington
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

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 ! More

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Levin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

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. More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

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... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Fab beach, great family day out, brilliant for the kids. Lovely cafe across the road too. More

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South West England
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

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. More

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Maleny
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Keep your camera ready and prepare to stop for some happy snaps of rocky out crops. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

We loved the whole area. would have gone for a swim the next day had the weather been kinder. More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

great bay for swimming on a nice Wellington day, lovely cafe as well. Excellent for families More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

Cafe on the beach is one of the best in Wellington More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

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... More

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