You drive past collingwood and keep going for 20 mins then if you follow the signs it leads to a dirt road. If it is windy here turn around cos otll be howling westerly and shit keep going until you reach a car park then theres a 15minute walk following signs anr your there.
dont go out to deep cos this beach is hell dangerous and keep and eye on the rocks cos if its a south swell you could be in them in a second. You can drift 100m in 5 minutes its nasty
Overview
Atmosphere
Its a pretty lonely place gr8 views and walks awesome caves to explore for the kids but watch the tide so they dont get stuck in them rockpools for swimming the sea and 20-40m sand dunes to slide down if its windy then dont go cos its horrible and strong
General
its pretty average but if your dyin for a surf like most surfers do after being in golden bay its the only place for a while.
Local
Im a Golden Bay local an a surfer. I know his place, It has waves, often to messy and dangerous to ride. But if you arrive on the right day.. it can be well worth it I think. (I am yet to arrive on the right day:). ALso there is a somewhat "secret" point break a wee drive back from here wich is sometimes on if Wias is not or is just too windy.Ask a local where fletchers beach is.
comment by 69surfdawg, 2007-11-30 16:01:11
West Coast Waves
me and some mates went over the coast looking for waves,We where hanging. Parked the car (120 y hatchback)Trudged through sand dunes then what a magnificent scene.The place is godzone.
comment by georgestallion@Hotmail.com, 2005-04-12 10:48:44
Wairaiki
Wairaiki is an epic place. Don't drop in on the locals because they are very territorial and they can give you a nasty bite, pretty impressive surfers though those seals, don't trust them with your girl however. The place is definately worth visit even if there's no swell, I swear its the edge of the earth.
comment by S T, 2007-12-05 22:18:39