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[[Image:Otakawhe_Bay_looking_East.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Otakawhe Bay looking east at sundown]] | [[Image:Otakawhe_Bay_looking_East.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Otakawhe Bay looking east at sundown]] | ||
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| − | Otakawhe Bay forms the very south-eastern tip of Waiheke and is south of the wharf at [[Orapiu]]. Otakawhe Bay is in the [[Te Matuku Marine Reserve]] meaning that whilst recreational activities are allowed, disturbances to marine life such as fishing is not permitted. The bay faces the Tamaki Strait and looks south in the direction of Kawakawa Bay. The southern end of Ponui Island, Pakahi Island and Passage Rock can be seen from the beach. A large yellow pole and marker light on the eastern tip of the bay indicate the edge of the marine reserve. | + | Otakawhe Bay forms the very south-eastern tip of Waiheke and is south of the wharf at [[Orapiu]]. Otakawhe Bay is in the [[Te Matuku Marine Reserve]] meaning that whilst recreational activities are allowed, disturbances to marine life such as fishing is not permitted. The bay faces the Tamaki Strait and looks south in the direction of Kawakawa Bay. The southern end of [[Ponui Island]], Pakahi Island and Passage Rock can be seen from the beach. A large yellow pole and marker light on the eastern tip of the bay indicate the edge of the marine reserve. |
The only road access to Otakawhe Bay is via Nepean Avenue. It can also be reached by walking track from [[Orapiu Wharf]]. This track continues on to Pearl Bay. The beach is pebbly and is largely covered at high tide. There are around 25 privately owned moorings in the bay. | The only road access to Otakawhe Bay is via Nepean Avenue. It can also be reached by walking track from [[Orapiu Wharf]]. This track continues on to Pearl Bay. The beach is pebbly and is largely covered at high tide. There are around 25 privately owned moorings in the bay. | ||
Revision as of 10:49, 14 April 2009
Otakawhe Bay forms the very south-eastern tip of Waiheke and is south of the wharf at Orapiu. Otakawhe Bay is in the Te Matuku Marine Reserve meaning that whilst recreational activities are allowed, disturbances to marine life such as fishing is not permitted. The bay faces the Tamaki Strait and looks south in the direction of Kawakawa Bay. The southern end of Ponui Island, Pakahi Island and Passage Rock can be seen from the beach. A large yellow pole and marker light on the eastern tip of the bay indicate the edge of the marine reserve.
The only road access to Otakawhe Bay is via Nepean Avenue. It can also be reached by walking track from Orapiu Wharf. This track continues on to Pearl Bay. The beach is pebbly and is largely covered at high tide. There are around 25 privately owned moorings in the bay.
The most significant building is Otakawhe Lodge which is situated at the western end of the bay. The lodge was originally a holiday home for the Burt Family but was used for some years by the Auckland Hospital Board as a rehabilitation residence. The lodge is now available as accommodation for schools and other groups for recreational and educational use.