Harbour, sea and coast
- Monitoring
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Greater Wellington measures tide levels and sea temperatures at several locations in the Wellington region. In addition, we also monitor the water quality at many of our beaches to assess suitability for swimming.
- Harbourmaster
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The Harbourmaster and his team work to ensure all water users are able to share in use of our waterways in a safe manner.
- Wellington Harbour
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Te Whanganui-a-Tara, or the great harbour of Tara, was first discovered by the Polynesian explorer Kupe.
- Porirua Harbour
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Porirua Harbour is located 21km north of Wellington city. The harbour was originally named Parirua which translates to "twin flowings of the tide".
- Beacon Hill webcam
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Beacon Hill Signal Stations sits above Breaker Bay overlooking Wellington Harbour entrance; see the photos taken from the station.
- Council Building rooftop webcam
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This camera is located on the top of the Regional Council Centre building at 142 Wakefield Street, Wellington.