In the 1800s, Lake Opunake was used as a vegetable garden to supply the Armed Constabulary. It is now used to generate hydroelectricity and for recreational water sports, especially swimming, fishing and water skiing. The Opunake Walkway is 7 km long, surrounding the lake and providing access to the coastal beach. Opunake coastal beach is rated one of the best surf beaches in New Zealand and is home to the Opunake Artificial Surf Reef. This beach is one of the safest family swimming beaches and is patrolled by during the summer months.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
In the 1800s, Lake Opunake was used as a vegetable garden to supply the Armed Constabulary. It is now used to generate hydroelectricity and for recreational water sports, especially swimming, fishing and water skiing. The Opunake Walkway is 7 km long, surrounding the lake and providing access to the coastal beach. Opunake coastal beach is rated one of the best surf beaches in New Zealand and is home to the Opunake Artificial Surf Reef. This beach is one of the safest family swimming beaches and is patrolled by during the summer months.
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