Where is Tumbledown Bay?
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Tumbledown bay is a secluded beach on the southern shores of Banks Peninsula. The bay has incredible cliffs along with a sandy beach, a place you can relax in the sun or go on an adventure. Only a one and a half hour drive away from Christchurch, Tumbledown Bay is ‘the’ beach to escape from the crowds.
How do you get to Peraki Bay?
From Christchurch, just before entering Little River township, turn right onto Kinloch Rd. Drive past the Okuti Valley Road turn off, continuing up Kinloch Road to Bossu Road. Follow Bossu Rd eastward ~5-6 kms to the 4-way intersection. Turn right, down into Peraki Valley.
Why is it called Flea Bay?
Flea Bay is said by Messrs Rhodes Bros., the owners, to be a mistake for Flee Bay, and that the latter name was given to it by the original owner, also Messrs Rhodes Bros. with an idea of its remoteness. Stoney Bay was obviously so called from the prevalence of rocks.
Are dogs allowed at Tumbledown Bay?
(xxvi) Tumbledown Bay. Dogs prohibited all year round for wildlife and cultural reasons. (xxvii) On any other area of beach between yellow and red flags and which is patrolled by members of a surf life saving club for the purpose of public swimming.
Are dogs allowed on Sumner Beach?
Summer (from 1 November to 31 March between 9am and7pm) dog prohibition applies on beach 100 metres north of the Sumner Surf Life Saving Club’s pavilion to Cave Rock in the south except for the purpose of passing through on a short leash. Outside of these times dogs are permitted under effective control.
Can you swim at Birdlings flat?
Birdlings Flat also commonly refers to the nearby pebble beach that is part of Kaitorete Spit. The beach is well known as a place to find small agates and a variety of other attractive rounded pebbles. Due to strong ocean currents, swimming and surfing is not advised.
When did the Banks Peninsula volcano erupt?
It is a composite of two main eruptive centers one originating at Lyttelton Harbour, the other at Akaroa Harbour. The eruptions were predominantly basaltic, with associated andesite and trachytes, with minor rhyolite. The volcanic activity occurred in the Late Miocene and possibly extended into the Early Pliocene.
Tumbledown bay is a secluded beach on the southern shores of Banks Peninsula. The bay has incredible cliffs along with a sandy beach, a place you can relax in the sun or go on an adventure. Only a one and a half hour drive away from Christchurch, Tumbledown Bay is ‘the’ beach to escape from the crowds.
How far is Tumbledown Bay from Christchurch?
Only a one and a half hour drive away from Christchurch, Tumbledown Bay is ‘the’ beach to escape from the crowds. From Christchurch, the turnoff to Tumbledown Bay is just as you arrive in Little River, up along a steep winding road and then back down to the southern shores of Banks Peninsula.
Which side of Tumbledown Bay has the best rock shelves?
The eastern side of the bay offers the best access to rock, shelves and ledges running almost it’s entire length. Eastern point rock shelf, Tumbledown Bay, Banks Peninsula.
How do I get to Tumbledown Bay from Little River?
If you haven’t been to Tumbledown Bay before, your best bet is to take the long way via Kinloch Road from Little River. Although it is possible to drive directly from Birdlings Flat up over Bossu Road, this is not recommended. Such a course would take you across the shingle spit which blocks off Lake Forsyth from the sea.