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

Fitzroy Beach
Number: 22 GPS: 2605063E
6239341N
General description
Fitzroy Beach is sandy and backed by sand dunes. The beach and adjacent recreation
reserve is extensively used for recreation, with a campground, surf life saving club,
playground, and walkway in the area. The beach is one of the most popular surfing areas in
the region.
Location
Within New Plymouth city, just south of Waiwhakaiho River Mouth.
Land tenure
Site: - Crown Land: Foreshore (administered by the Department of
Conservation)
Site access: - District Land: Recreation reserve, Beach Road and coastal walkway
(administered by the New Plymouth District Council)
Values
Amenity High - regionally important amenity values 1
Recreational High - high recreational use, including: surfing, surf life saving
club, campground, playground, walkway
Cultural/ Not known
Historical
Ecological/
Scientific
Not known
Public access
Excellent - Direct access to a carpark adjacent to the beach via Beach Road, Fitzroy. The
beach is also accessible from the coastal walkway.
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