Kite Surfing
The Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw 2024 restricts kite surfing in the Ashley River/Rakahuri Estuary to a designated area. Within this there is a launch area, transit area and main riding area.
Kite surfing is prohibited in all other Ashley/ Rakahuri and Saltwater Creek estuarine areas.
- Stay clear of bird feeding areas in shallow water or exposed mudflats at low tide
- Stay clear of dry shingle, driftwood, sand banks or islands where birds might be nesting or roosting
- Only use the kite surfing transition area for moving to and from the launch area to the main riding area or the ocean
- Stay 50 metres away from the north-west bank & 25 metres from the south-west bank of the Ashley River/Rakahuri Estuary at all times
View the Kite Surfing Areas Map here.
Land Yachting
Land yachting has become a popular beach activity, and there is a designated area allowing for this activity.
Land yachts are prohibited between the beach entrance of the Waikuku Beach horse float car park access trail and the districts northern boundary.