21/11/2022
Kaiteriteri is an immensely popular summer destination with people of all ages coming from all corners to enjoy our golden beaches. The range of activities they enjoy here are vast, ranging from paddling and swimming to using water toys, paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, rafts, windsurfers, dinghies and water skiing.
Personal watercraft and runabouts transit through the bay to and from the ramp at the north-western end of the main beach and must remain within the clearly marked access lane. There is also significant commercial vessel activity to be aware of.
To ensure opportunities for all people to enjoy a range of activities in and on the water at Kaiteriteri as safely as is practical, we have allocated specific spaces for specific use.
Here are a few tips so everyone keeps safe on the water this summer:
- Try to avoid launching and retrieving from the Kaiteriteri ramp during spring low tides due to the low ramp angle and surrounding rocks.
- Jet skis are prohibited from towing water skiers within the water ski area.
- Jet skis may not be used at more than 5 knots in Kaiteriteri Bay.
- Kayaks and swimmers may not use or pass through the water skiing area when it is in use.
- Boats may not pass through the swimming area at any time.
- Vessels may not anchor unattended in either of the access lanes.
- Swimmers using the lagoon channel need to be aware of strong currents on the outgoing tide.
The rules are covered fully in our Navigation Safety Bylaw on our website, visit tasman.govt.nz/boating-and-fishing.