A place to live
Titahi Bay is full of places to explore and things to do. It has a relaxed, community atmosphere and is very friendly and is only a five minute drive from central Porirua which is a large service hub with many additional amenities. Titahi Bay has around two dozen parks, reserves, plus lots of walkways to explore either by bike or foot.
Titahi Bay Beach
Titahi Bay Beach is popular as a gently shelving sandy beach, one kilometre long, that’s great for children, picnics, joggers and (at certain times) dogs and horses. .
In a good northerly (on-shore) it can develop a respectable surf that attracts surfers and kite-surfers. At other times there are plenty of body-boarders, kayakers and paddle boarders enjoying the conditions. There are changing rooms and toilets at each end and is patrolled by the Surf Life Saving Club during the summer months.
It has historic boatsheds, beautiful views which include Mana and Kapiti Islands and the South Island, and a walkway with native vegetation and historic notes. The fossilised forest is sometimes visible, depending on the sand cover.
You can get to the beach on a route 210 or 220 bus, and there is public or roadside car parking close by.
https://poriruacity.govt.nz/discover-porirua/beaches-and-harbour/beaches/
http://www.findabeach.co.nz/beaches/titahi-bay/about/
The water quality is tested weekly during the summer:
http://mapping.gw.govt.nz/GW/RecWaterQualityMap/RecWaterQualityMap.htm
Sea temperature, tides, weather and surf forecast http://www.metservice.com/marine-surf/surf/titahi-bay
Some aspects of the beach:
A safe and clean beach
Alcohol
The Porirua City Council prohibits drinking, possessing or carrying liquor on Titahi Bay beach at night between 5pm and 7am.
Dogs
Dogs may be exercised on the beach during the winter, from 1 April to 31 October. They are prohibited between 10am and 7pm in the summer (1 November to 31 March).
Vehicles
Private vehicles are not allowed on the beach. There is gated access for launching boats at both ends. Please see Porirua City Council regarding getting access.
Surfing and the Surf Life Saving Club
Surfing is a popular activity at Titahi Bay beach. There is an 'all tide' break and onshore winds (northerly) generally provide the best waves. The surf breaks offer a wide array of size and skill sets. Ask the locals about Petes Rocks (1.5-2 m), the famous Locals (1-2m), and the Fisherman’s (inside 2-3m, outside 3-5m).
The Surf Life Saving Club, at the centre of the beach, has operated for over 40 years in the Bay. Patrols are usually in place between noon and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday from December to March. The Club also runs a strong junior programme for 7-13 year-olds. http://www.titahibayslsc.org.nz/
Whitireia coast and Onehunga Bay
Onehunga Bay is a swimming beach that can be accessed by car through Whitireia Park (past the radio mast), or by walking around the coast from Onepoto.
The road through Whitireia park has some large grass areas for picnicking, kite flying, and other outdoor activities. The road down to the beach is narrow and fairly steep in places, so if you were a new or nervous driver you might want to walk over and have a look first.
The beach is sandy and gently shelving, with some rock pools for the kids to explore. There are changing sheds and toilets.
Events
Beach Festival
The Titahi Bay Beach Festival is a one-day event held every year during the summer, at the northern end of the beach. It has music, stalls, food trucks, kid's activities, demonstrations, and events.
For more details, to see when the next one will be, and to participate as a volunteer if you wish - check their Facebook page.
Kura St School Triathlon
The triathlon is the main fundraiser for Titahi Bay School, in Kura St, but it's also a popular social and community event, annually during the first term. It starts and finishes on the beach near the Surf Life Saving Club. You can buy food off the barbecue, cold drinks, coffee and tea, home preserves, etc.
For more details go to the school's website.
The Porirua Grand Traverse
The Porirua Grand Traverse is a on-profit community event organised by a charitable trust. There is a wide variety of options to suit various ages, levels of fitness and degrees of enthusiasm.
Other happenings in Titahi Bay
To keep in touch with ad hoc events and other community happenings, check out our Facebook page.
Events in and around Porirua
See the Porirua City Council's web site.
Let us know...
We are happy to include other regularly scheduled Titahi Bay events on this page. Just contact us.
Water activities
The Titahi Bay Boating Club, the Porirua Rowing Club, the Porirua Canoe Kayak Club, the Mana Pasifika Outrigger Canoe Club, and the Porirua Power Boat Club all operate on the Onepoto Arm of Porirua Harbour.
Kite surfing and surf lifesaving happen at Titahi Bay Beach
Boat launching places
- Titahi Bay Beach (one at each end)
- Onepoto Road (one at each end)
- Ten minutes away there is a launching area beside the bridge at Mana. There is also a ramp at Mana Cruising Club, for members only.
Boat mooring areas
Education
Schools
The following schools are either based in Titahi Bay or have a Titahi Bay catchment area.
Primary Schools
Intermediate Schools
Secondary Schools
The nearest secondary schools are:
Many students travel to Tawa College, and to other schools in and around Wellington.
Tertiary Education
Whitiereia and Weltec are the local Polytechnic, based in Porirua.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa also have a large offering of tertiary programmes and have a large campus in Porirua.
Transport
Bus
Titahi Bay is serviced by two Metlink bus routes:
Route 210 - Porirua (Railway Station) to Titahi Bay (Pikarere St). This services the south-western end of Titahi Bay. See the latest timetable here.
Route 220 - Ascot Park - Porirua (Railway Station) - Titahi Bay (Gloaming Hill). This services the north-eastern end of Titahi Bay. See the latest timetable here.
Buses usually arrive at the station shortly before a Wellington-bound train is due, but not every train into Porirua coincides with a bus.
Train
Titahi Bay's nearest train station is Porirua, which is on the Kapiti Line (Wellington to Waikanae). Trains run every day. See the latest timetable here.
The trip between Wellington and Porirua takes about 20 minutes.
Bicycles can be carried on some services, with some restrictions especially at peak times. There's a few bicycle racks (free) and lockers (paid) at the station.
There is a large Park-and-Ride parking area at the station, but the closer spaces fill up with commuters early in the day. You could have a 5-8 minute walk, with no shelter if it's raining.
Taxis
There is a taxi stand outside New World Porirua, a short walk from the station. Outside peak hours it is likely to be more reliable to order a taxi by phone rather than wait for one to come by.
Porirua Taxis (04) 237-6099. 0800 237 6099
Uber is also available.
Journey Planner
For help with planning a journey using public transport, visit Metlink's Journey Planner.
Weather and Tides
Weather warnings
- Check out New Zealand's official weather site: http://metservice.com/warnings/home.
- Porirua City Council alerts for unusual events.
Weather forecasts
- Titahi Bay and nearby: https://www.accuweather.com/en/nz/titahi-bay/250998/weather-forecast/250998?partner=netweather&unit=c
- Titahi Bay Surf and Beach: http://www.metservice.com/marine-surf/surf/titahi-bay
- Porirua: http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/wellington/porirua
- Further north: http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/paraparaumu.
- Further south: http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/wellington/wellington-city.
- Mana Marine: http://www.metservice.com/marine-surf/recreational-marine/mana
- Porirua Harbour tide predictions: https://www.tide-forecast.com/locations/Porirua-Harbour-Plimmerton-New-Zealand/tides/latest
- Current tide (Mana tide gauge): http://graphs.gw.govt.nz/?siteName=Porirua%20Harbour%20at%20Mana%20Cruising%20Club&dataSource=Stage
Marine forecasts on VHF:
- Maritime Radio on Channel 16 at these times: 0133, 0533, 0733, 1033, 1333, 1733 and 2133.
- Coastguard Nowcasting on Channel 20 and as a smartphone app, continuous.
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Postal Services
Post Boxes
Kapiti Crescent corner Jillett Street
Final clearance Mon - Fri 2pm
Main Road corner Kura Street
Final clearance Mon - Fri 2pm
Bay Drive
Final clearance Mon - Fri 2pm
Dairy, Te Pene Avenue
Final clearance Mon - Fri 2pm
Four Square Supermarket, Whitehouse Road
Final clearance Mon - Fri 5pm
Rubbish and recycling
Rubbish collection
The Porirua City Council collects rubbish and recycling, using prepaid plastic bags that can be bought from the Council or from supermarkets. There are also private operators providing rubbish collection using wheelie bins.
The PCC rubbish collection day for Titahi Bay is (currently) Monday.
A door collection service is available for people with limited mobility due to disability or impairment. Contact Porirua City Council to register for this service.
Kerbside Recycling Collection
Each household has two recycling bins, for glass and other recyclables respectively. Check here for what can go into them, and what dates they are collected.
The nearest recycling depot is at the Spicer Landfill, with Trash Palace across the road for reusable items. There are also other recycling options for more difficult items.
Recycling stations
Where are the Bay's recycling stations for bottles, cardboard, etc? If you know of one, please let us know.
Clothing bins
Wellington-based Kiwi Community Assistance takes donations of food, clothing, and other items that can be distributed to people in need. It has two drop-off points in Porirua.
If you know of any others, please let us know.
Recycling other items
For information on how to recycle other items, including car batteries and computer hardware, visit Porirua City Council's recycling options pages.
Rooms for hire
Titahi Bay Bowling Club
Email: baybowler@xtra.co.nz
Events Manager: Hayley 021 054 9203
They offer:
BBQ AREA: Up to 60 people
Tables, BBQ, utensils, serving dishes, cutlery
Hire must provide – all consumables, including plates, napkins etc
BAY VIEW LOUNGE: Up to 150 people
Tables, Chairs, Cutlery, Plates, Bowls, Cups, serving dishes, ovens, refrigeration (full kitchen facilities)
(Extra $$) table cloths, bar service.
Cost and limitations: Cost is per function based on hirers requirements. Quotes to be given on request
St Pius X School
School and St Pius X church have priority but if the hall is free it can be hired out.
It is best for any community group to ring the office as soon as possible before an event.
They have trestles, chairs, kitchen facilities.
Phone 04-2367006 Email office@saintpius.school.nz
Wellington Power Boat Club
The clubrooms situated at 47 Onepoto Road are available for hire.
Contact details: Alan & Glenys Eagar
Email address eagarag@xtra.co.nz
Kitchen facilities tables, & chairs are available.
Would seat between 60 to 80 people in the clubrooms, easy access into the clubrooms.
Cost depends on what purpose and length of time required.
St Timothy's Church
It has a fully functioning Kitchen, around 20 trestles tables that have about 6 chairs around each (so seating 120 for a function). The contact details are: Plimmerton Presbyterian Church, 18 Te Pene Avenue Titahi Bay, phone 04-2360192, and ask for Reverend Tony Wood