Foxton Beach
Encyclopedia
Foxton Beach is a small settlement in the Horowhenua District
of the Manawatu-Wanganui
region of New Zealand
's North Island
. It is located on the South Taranaki Bight
at the mouth of the Manawatu River
, 35 kilometres southwest of Palmerston North
, and six kilometres west of Foxton
. Foxton Beach has a permanent population of around 2000 people. The town is a popular holiday destination due mainly to its beach and the bird sanctuary in the Manawatu River
estuary. Most of Foxton Beach is made up of holiday homes.
of 3.
There is alternative primary education located in Foxton
.
The High School most Foxton Beach children attend is Manawatu College
located in Foxton
The Manawatu River
is used a lot in the Foxton Beach Area.
and has an estuary
, known as the Manawatu Estuary. The Manawatu River Estuary is now a Ramsar
site and an internationally recognised bird sanctuary, where migrating and NZ native birds enjoy the mudflats and wetlands.
The estuary is also a spot for the Godwit
migrations.
The river has recreation opportunities such as bird watching, water skiing, fishing etc.
Manawatu Marine Boating club is also located at the Foxton Beach Wharf.
Many subdivisons have been created and many new houses are and have been constructed. The new houses have indicated that the Foxton Beach permanent population is growing due to the style the houses are being built.
Horowhenua District
Horowhenua is a district on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It forms part of the Manawatu-Wanganui Region.Located north of Wellington and Kapiti, the district stretches from slightly north of the town of Otaki in the south to just south of Himatangi in the north, and from the...
of the Manawatu-Wanganui
Manawatu-Wanganui
Manawatu-Wanganui is a region in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand, around the cities of Palmerston North and Whanganui. It is administered by the Horizons Regional Council.-Administration:...
region of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
's North Island
North Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
. It is located on the South Taranaki Bight
South Taranaki Bight
The South Taranaki Bight is the name given to the large bay which extends south and east from the south coast of Taranaki in New Zealand's North Island. With more symmetry than poetry or originality, it is matched by the North Taranaki Bight to the north of Cape Egmont.The size of the bight...
at the mouth of the Manawatu River
Manawatu River
The Manawatu River is a major river of the southern North Island of New Zealand.The river has its headwaters to the northwest of Norsewood in the Ruahine Ranges of southern Hawke's Bay. It flows initially eastward before turning south-west near Ormondville, flowing 40 km before turning...
, 35 kilometres southwest of Palmerston North
Palmerston North
Palmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank...
, and six kilometres west of Foxton
Foxton, New Zealand
Foxton is a town in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealand. The 2006 census population was 2715.It is located on the lower west coast of the North Island, in the Horowhenua district, 30 kilometres southwest of Palmerston North and 15 kilometres north of Levin. The town is located close to the...
. Foxton Beach has a permanent population of around 2000 people. The town is a popular holiday destination due mainly to its beach and the bird sanctuary in the Manawatu River
Manawatu River
The Manawatu River is a major river of the southern North Island of New Zealand.The river has its headwaters to the northwest of Norsewood in the Ruahine Ranges of southern Hawke's Bay. It flows initially eastward before turning south-west near Ormondville, flowing 40 km before turning...
estuary. Most of Foxton Beach is made up of holiday homes.
Education
Foxton Beach School is a coeducational state full primary school (years 1-8) with a roll of 130 and a decile ratingSocio-Economic Decile
Decile, Socio-Economic Decile or Socio-Economic Decile Band is a widely used measure in education in New Zealand used to target funding and support to more needy schools....
of 3.
There is alternative primary education located in Foxton
Foxton
Foxton is the name of several places in the world:New Zealand* Foxton, New Zealand, in the North Island* Foxton Beach, North IslandUnited Kingdom* Foxton, Cambridgeshire, England* Foxton, County Durham, England* Foxton, Leicestershire, England...
.
The High School most Foxton Beach children attend is Manawatu College
Manawatu College
Manawatu College is a high school in Foxton, New Zealand. It is a co-educational school.-House system:Each student belongs to a 'house group'...
located in Foxton
Foxton
Foxton is the name of several places in the world:New Zealand* Foxton, New Zealand, in the North Island* Foxton Beach, North IslandUnited Kingdom* Foxton, Cambridgeshire, England* Foxton, County Durham, England* Foxton, Leicestershire, England...
Recreation
There are many parks and reserves around the Foxton Beach area such as Holben Parade Reserve which is known for a playground, a sound shell (stage), and a skate park. The beach is a popular swimming area in the summer patrolled by the Foxton Surf Life Saving Club.The Manawatu River
Manawatu River
The Manawatu River is a major river of the southern North Island of New Zealand.The river has its headwaters to the northwest of Norsewood in the Ruahine Ranges of southern Hawke's Bay. It flows initially eastward before turning south-west near Ormondville, flowing 40 km before turning...
is used a lot in the Foxton Beach Area.
Manawatu River Estuary
Foxton Beach is located at the mouth of the Manawatu RiverManawatu River
The Manawatu River is a major river of the southern North Island of New Zealand.The river has its headwaters to the northwest of Norsewood in the Ruahine Ranges of southern Hawke's Bay. It flows initially eastward before turning south-west near Ormondville, flowing 40 km before turning...
and has an estuary
Estuary
An estuary is a partly enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea....
, known as the Manawatu Estuary. The Manawatu River Estuary is now a Ramsar
Ramsar
Ramsar is a city in and the capital of Ramsar County, Mazandaran Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 31,659, in 9,421 families....
site and an internationally recognised bird sanctuary, where migrating and NZ native birds enjoy the mudflats and wetlands.
The estuary is also a spot for the Godwit
Godwit
The godwits are a group of large, long-billed, long-legged and strongly migratory wading birds of the genus Limosa. They form large flocks on coasts and estuaries in winter....
migrations.
The river has recreation opportunities such as bird watching, water skiing, fishing etc.
Manawatu Marine Boating club is also located at the Foxton Beach Wharf.
Projects
The council have just finished working on storm surge protection. The storm surge protection contains concrete barriers and small hill-like barriers with a path on top which are now connected to sun set walk (A river side walk in Foxton Beach).Many subdivisons have been created and many new houses are and have been constructed. The new houses have indicated that the Foxton Beach permanent population is growing due to the style the houses are being built.
External links
- Regional profile
- Foxton Beach School website
- Horowhenua District Councils Foxton Beach Page: http://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/District/About+Our+District/Foxton+Beach.htm