Surf clubs and patrols
We have five surf clubs within our region. There is also a trial surf lifesaving patrol at Baylys Beach during summer 2008-2009.
Surf club facilities cater primarily for the rescue and first aid work undertaken by volunteer lifeguards.
A joint Surf Life Saving Northern Region and Kaipara District Council initiative will see seven days a week lifeguard patrols at Baylys Beach from 27 December 2008 to 18 January 2009. They will patrol between 11am and 6pm.
Location:
Ahipara, Ninety Mile Beach
Phone:
09 406 0995
Find out more: www.surflifesaving.org.nz/Northern/Article.aspx?ID=2154
Location:
End of Wintle Road
Mangawhai Heads
Phone:
09 431 4679
Email:
mangawhaisurfclub@xtra.co.nz
Find out more: www.mangawhaisurf.org.nz
Location:
End of Beach Road
Ruakaka
Phone:
09 432 7002
Find out more: www.ruakakalifeguards.co.nz
Location:
Cove Road (enter through campground)
Waipu Cove
Phone:
09 432 0564
Find out more: www.surflifesaving.org.nz/Northern/Article.aspx?ID=2154
Location:
End of Ranui Road
Ocean Beach
Whangarei Heads
Phone:
09 434 0565
Find out more: www.whangareiheadslifeguards.co.nz
Safe swimming
Swimming water quality
Every summer, the Northland Regional Council test the water quality at a number of Northland's popular coastal and freshwater swimming spots to make sure it's safe for swimming.
Find out more: Swimming water quality
Water Safety New Zealand
WaterWeb© has been developed by Water Safety New Zealand to help provide the essential information we all need to know for an enjoyable and safe time on the water.
WaterWeb© is a resource for all communities and we strongly encourage you to utilise the information to help keep you, your family and loved ones safe in, on and under the water.
Find out more: www.watersafety.org.nz