It has a long beach that is often busy, with clear water that makes it a good place to swim. The beach is described as very clean, and it is about 2.9 km from the centre of Lower Hutt. Open Locally places it in the Lower Hutt area, in the Wellington Region.
For people in Lower Hutt who want a swim close to town, this beach is one of the local choices. Its length and the clear water are what visitors come for.