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Blockhouse Bay Beach

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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  • Water Quality Status
    Passed tests Sun, Nov 17, 2024 at 12:00pm
  • Air Temperature
    14°C / 57.2°F (air) Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm
  • Wind
    29.9 - 15.5km/h ENE 70° Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm
  • Partly cloudy
    Partly cloudy Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm
  • Precipitation
    0mm Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm
  • Air Visibility
    10km Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm
  • Humidity
    77% Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 5:15pm

The creation of Blockhouse Bay Beach started in the 1930's but it's rich history began well before that.  The area originally known as Te Whau Point, was inhabited by the Māori. After colonization the Point was used by the military as a sentry post. In 1863 an on duty sentry's musket was struck by lightning, destroying the musket and leaving the sentry unconscious for several hours. This was the first recorded lightning strike.

The Point has degraded over time and cliff's face has noticeably changed. Facilities now include the Blockhouse Bay Explorer walking track, a child's playground, parking, boat ramp, toilets and changing station.

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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