Waipaparoa / Howick Beach
Waipaparoa / Howick Beach | |
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Location | Auckland Region, New Zealand |
Coordinates | 36°53′31″S 174°56′31″E / 36.892°S 174.942°E |
Ocean/sea sources | Hauraki Gulf |
Waipaparoa / Howick Beach is a beach in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located in Howick.
Description
Waipaparoa / Howick Beach is located in East Auckland in Howick, adjacent to Mellons Bay in the west and Cockle Bay in the east. Waipaparoa / Howick Beach looks out towards the Tāmaki Strait, Waiheke Island, Motukaraka Island and Beachlands.[1]
History
The Tāmaki Strait was visited by the
In 1836, English Missionary
In 1847, Howick township was established as a defensive outpost for Auckland, by fencibles (retired British Army soldiers) and their families.[8] Many of the ships transporting the fencibles arrived at Waipaparoa / Howick Beach, including the Minerva and Sir Robert Sale.[9] Ships used to offload passengers directly onto the sandstone reef, and since the early colonial era, the beach developed a reputation as being dangerous, due to numerous shipwrecks and drownings.[10] In 1854, wharf was constructed on the beach, however was only usable at high tide. Many ferries preferred to disembark passengers at the Shelly Park sandspit, despite being further away from Howick.[10][11] In 1896, a new 240 metre-long wharf was constructed at Waipaparoa / Howick Beach.[11]
At the turn of the 20th century, the beach had started to become a popular location for excursions and holidays. In 1905, bathing sheds were erected at the beach,[12] and in the 1920s the northern area of the beach was subdivided for housing.[13]
During World War II, an anti-tank trench was dug at the eastern end of the beach, which over time primarily used by children as a changing area. The trench was covered up a few years after construction, due to little blue penguins getting trapped inside.[14] From 1956, the Howick Volunteer Coastguard has patrolled the beach.[15]
Amenities
The beach is a popular location for picnics and swimming,[16] and has several boat ramps.[17]
References
- ^ "Waipaparoa / Howick Beach". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ OCLC 1135039710.
- ^ Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki and the Trustees of the Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki Trust and the Crown (7 November 2015). "Deed of settlement schedule documents" (PDF). NZ Government. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ "13 June 1865". Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. MJ_0760. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Moore, D; Rigby, B; Russell, M (July 1997). Rangahaua Whanui National Theme A: Old Land Claims (PDF) (Report). Waitangi Tribunal. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ Clough, Tom; Apfel, Aaron; Clough, Rod (June 2020). 109 Beachlands Road, Beachlands, Auckland: Preliminary Archaeological Assessment (PDF) (Report). Environmental Protection Authority. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ Heritage Department of the Auckland Regional Council. "Duder Regional Park – Our History" (PDF). Auckland Council. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ La Roche, Alan 2011, pp. 48.
- ^ La Roche, Alan 2011, pp. 54.
- ^ a b La Roche, Alan (13 May 2018). "Is Howick Beach a hazard?". Times Online. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ a b "February 1896". Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. MJ_1385. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "7 February 1905". Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. MJ_1512. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "11 April 1923". Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. MJ_2073. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ La Roche, Alan 2011, pp. 260–261.
- ^ "60 years of the Howick Volunteer Coastguard". Times Online. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Howich Beach". LAWA. Auckland Council. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Howich Beach". Auckland Council. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
Bibliography
- La Roche, Alan (2011). Grey's Folly: A History of Howick, Pakuranga, Bucklands-Eastern Beaches, East Tamaki, Whitford, Beachlands and Maraetai. Auckland: Tui Vale Productions. Wikidata Q118286377.