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Scorching Bay Beach

Scorching Bay Beach

4.7(9)
Scorching Bay Esplanade, Karaka Bays, Wellington
0 check-ins9 reviewsGoogle: 4.6 (480)
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A sheltered, family-friendly beach near Miramar with calm, clear water and a designated dog exercise area. Backed by pohutukawa trees and facing the harbour, Scorching Bay is perfect for a swim or splash — and Scorch-O-Rama café sits right across the road for post-beach coffee.

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Kate O.Google
Mar 2026
★★★★★

One of Wellington's most beautiful sheltered beaches. The water is genuinely calm and clear — perfect for dogs who love to swim. Pohutukawa shade and Scorch-O-Rama across the road make it a perfect morning.

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Ben F.Google
Jan 2026
★★★★★

Hidden gem near Miramar. Calm, clean harbour water and a good off-leash zone for dogs. Much less crowded than Lyall Bay but equally beautiful. The café across the road seals the deal.

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Lisa T.Google
Oct 2025
★★★★

A lovely sheltered bay for a gentle dog swim. Our golden retriever loves the calm water here. Beautiful setting with pohutukawa trees and easy parking on the esplanade.

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Kate O.Google
Mar 2026
★★★★★

One of Wellington's most beautiful sheltered beaches. The water is genuinely calm and clear — perfect for dogs who love to swim. Pohutukawa shade and Scorch-O-Rama across the road make it a perfect morning.

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Ben F.Google
Jan 2026
★★★★★

Hidden gem near Miramar. Calm, clean harbour water and a good off-leash zone for dogs. Much less crowded than Lyall Bay but equally beautiful. The café across the road seals the deal.

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Lisa T.Google
Oct 2025
★★★★

A lovely sheltered bay for a gentle dog swim. Our golden retriever loves the calm water here. Beautiful setting with pohutukawa trees and easy parking on the esplanade.

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Kate O.Google
Mar 2026
★★★★★

One of Wellington's most beautiful sheltered beaches. The water is genuinely calm and clear — perfect for dogs who love to swim. Pohutukawa shade and Scorch-O-Rama across the road make it a perfect morning.

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Ben F.Google
Jan 2026
★★★★★

Hidden gem near Miramar. Calm, clean harbour water and a good off-leash zone for dogs. Much less crowded than Lyall Bay but equally beautiful. The café across the road seals the deal.

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Lisa T.Google
Oct 2025
★★★★

A lovely sheltered bay for a gentle dog swim. Our golden retriever loves the calm water here. Beautiful setting with pohutukawa trees and easy parking on the esplanade.

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