Buller District: Surfing and Swimming

Buller’s powerful surf beaches have attracted international recognition, with around 18 good surf breaks along the coast here now all well patronized by both local and out-of-town surfies. Although big waves rolling in off the Tasman Sea preclude getting into water along many stretches of the Buller coastline, there are also many sandy bays which are popular with locals because they offer perfectly safe swimming.

Westport Area

Carters Beach

Carters Beach has everything you want for a great family fun day out. A domain (park) and playground, a golf links closeby, and a café/bar/dairy/takeway. [More]

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North Beach

A relaxing family and dog friendly walk. [More]

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Solid Energy Centre

Centrally located in Westport, the Solid Energy Centre was built in 2009 and has been designed as the recreation, sporting and eventing hub for the Buller District. [More]

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Surfing at Tauranga Bay & Nine Mile Beach

Right beside Tauranga is Nine Mile Beach, which faces south-west and puts up some of the best beach breaks along this coast in the right conditions. [More]

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West Coast Surfing

We offer a fun 2 hour package, including board,wetsuit and lesson with fully qualified instrutors. Learn the essential surf skills to safely progress into the waves. [More]

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Punakaiki Area

Punakaiki Beach

Punakaiki is the gateway to the dramatic limestone country of the Paparoa National Park. There are many deserted unspoiled beaches... [More]

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Swimming in Punakaiki

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Reefton Area

Reefton Swimming Pool

The pool is located on The Strand behind Broadway. The indoor heated pool has four swimming lanes and is 33 yards (about 30 metres) long. [More]

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