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:<ul><li>On the territory of the national park / reserve</li></ul>

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:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=273367&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bella Vista Motel Wellington</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6882138&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=386140&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Adelaide Motel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3018768&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Felina Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5667231&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">U Suites Kilbirnie</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7180548&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Waterfront 2-bed cottage, Karaka Bays</a></li></ul>

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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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.

Photo of Pencarrow Head Beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Pencarrow Head Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Pencarrow Head Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Pencarrow Head Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Pencarrow Head Beach and the settlement

Photo of Pencarrow Head Beach backed by cliffs

Pencarrow Head Beach

Miramar, New Zealand

7.1

#22 out of 26 in Wellington 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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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.