How to get to Freyberg Beach and is it safe for swimming today - Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA)
Location: Inner harbour, Oriental Parade
Suitable for: Swimming, picnicking, walking or cycling on waterfront
Brief description: Has a wave platform, a pier, and a playground with a rope-climbing structure
Parking: Car park beside Freyberg Pool and Fitness Centre
Toilets and changing facilities: Changing rooms, toilets, and cold showers
Accessibility: Wheelchair access
Dogs: Not permitted
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History: A Council project to enlarge and enhance both Freyberg and Oriental Bay beaches was completed in 2004 using sand from Golden Bay, Nelson. The beach's sand area is now four times larger than before, and the Freyberg Beach grass area is twice as large.