Foxtown Beach is located at the mouth of the Manawatu River on the South Taranaki Bight. This sandy, the oceanfront beach is patrolled by the Foxtown Surf Life Saving Club. The Manawatu Estuary a famous bird sanctuary close to the beach. It is a Ramsar Site, which means it is formally recognized in an international treaty to support the conservation of wetlands.
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.
Foxtown Beach is located at the mouth of the Manawatu River on the South Taranaki Bight. This sandy, the oceanfront beach is patrolled by the Foxtown Surf Life Saving Club. The Manawatu Estuary a famous bird sanctuary close to the beach. It is a Ramsar Site, which means it is formally recognized in an international treaty to support the conservation of wetlands.
Beach | Location | Water Quality | Water Quality | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Himatangi Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Himatangi Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Historical Status | ||||
Foxton Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Foxton Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Historical Status | ||||
Himatangi Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Himatangi Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui | Historical Status | ||||
South Taranaki Bight, Manawatu-Wanganui | South Taranaki Bight, Manawatu-Wanganui | Historical Status |
Swim Guide shares the best information we have at the moment you ask for it. Always obey signs at the beach or advisories from official government agencies. Stay alert and check for other swimming hazards such as dangerous currents and tides. Please report your pollution concerns so Affiliates can help keep other beach-goers safe. Swim Guide, "Swim Drink Fish icons," and associated trademarks are owned by SWIM DRINK FISH CANADA. See Legal.
© SWIM DRINK FISH CANADA, 2011 - 2021