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Pencarrow Head Beach

Good for Relax

7.1

/ 10 Good

#22 out of 26
in Wellington

About

Pencarrow Head Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 22th place out of 26 beaches in the Wellington region 10.7 km away from its center, the city of Wellington. It is one of the beaches of Wellington settlement, just 10.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Pencarrow Head Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Breaker Bay, which has a rating of 8.

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Historical

+14 ^oC +8 ^oC

Air temperature

8.2 M/S

Wind

+15 ^oC

Water temperature

2.7 M

Wave height

Wellington, Wellington,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Pencarrow Head Beach is located in Wellington within Wellington, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the North island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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12 accomodations nearby

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4.3km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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6.4km from center

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6.5km from the beach

Good

Waterfront 2-bed cottage, Karaka Bays

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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5km from center

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NO PARTY ALLOWED,Sea view 5 bedroom house

6.8km from the beach

6.8

Good

NO PARTY ALLOWED,Sea view 5 bedroom house

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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5.2km from center

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7.2km from the beach

8.4

Very good

U Suites Kilbirnie

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Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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3.7km from center

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7.6km from the beach

9.6

Exceptional

Casa Felina Apartment

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Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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5.9km from center

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8.2km from the beach

8.4

Very good

Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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2.7km from center

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8.8km from the beach

Very good

Southgate Motor Inn

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Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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2.4km from center

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8.9km from the beach

8.3

Very good

Ascot Motor Lodge

Lodge

Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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2.2km from center

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9km from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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2.2km from center

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9km from the beach

6.3

Pleasant

Adelaide Motel

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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2.2km from center

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9.4km from the beach

7.8

Very good

Richmond Guest House

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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1.3km from center

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9.6km from the beach

Excellent

B and B on Hay Street by the Sea

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Wellington

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1.5km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

Wellington, New Zealand

Breaker Bay

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Wellington 6.6 km

Wellington, New Zealand

Lyall Bay

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water

Wellington 4.8 km

Wellington, New Zealand

Island Bay Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand

Wellington 6.1 km

Wellington, New Zealand

Scorching Bay Beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Wellington 4.8 km

Wellington, New Zealand

Freyberg Beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Wellington 1.4 km

Lake Ferry, New Zealand

Lake Ferry Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise water, Deserted

Lake Ferry 1 km

Colonial Knob, New Zealand

Titahi Bay Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

WLG• 5.9km
Wellington Airport• 5.3km
Wellington Station• 11.4km

Localities

Wellington• 10.7km
Wellington• 10.7km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Pencarrow Head Beach?

The beachline of Pencarrow Head Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Pencarrow Head Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pencarrow Head Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Pencarrow Head Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Pencarrow Head Beach are usually strong.

Is the Pencarrow Head Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Pencarrow Head Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Pencarrow Head Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pencarrow Head Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pencarrow Head Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Pencarrow Head Beach?

There are 129 places to stay in the Pencarrow Head Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Pencarrow Head Beach include:

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How far is the Pencarrow Head Beach from parking?

The Pencarrow Head Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Pencarrow Head Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Pencarrow Head Beach is February. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 11°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Pencarrow Head Beach (North island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Pencarrow Head Beach (North island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Pencarrow Head Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.