Inventory of coastal areas of local or regional significance in the ...

Inventory of coastal areas of local or regional significance in the ... Inventory of coastal areas of local or regional significance in the ...

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Opunake Beach Number: 45 GPS: 2583769E 6193815N General description Sandy beach between 30-40 m high coastal cliffs. Spillway from Lake Opunake hydroelectric scheme is located at the southern end of the beach. Location In Opunake township. Land tenure Site: - Crown Land: Foreshore (administered by the Department of Conservation) - District Land: Recreation Reserve (administered by the South Taranaki District Council) Site access: - District Land: Beach Road (administered by the South Taranaki District Council) Values Amenity High - regionally important amenity values 1 Recreational High - beach, surf life saving club - numerous surfing reefs at Opunake East, and between Cultural/ Historical Ecological/ Scientific Mangahume and Arawhata Road 4 12 High - nearby pa sites, and cemeteries - ten shipwrecks on reefs in the area – remains of ‘Lord Worsley’ visited by snorkellers and divers 4 High - important area geologically – shows complete lahar sequence, and contains buried forest and lignite in bays 4 - important habitat for waterfowl 4 Public access Excellent - A walkway provides direct access to Te Namu Pa, the old wharf, lake, surf club, campground, lookout and an historic cemetery. Vehicle access via Havelock Street in Opunake township. 104

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