This bay is of little use as an anchorage, as it seems to be open to all but the rare NE winds.
There is a large beach at the head of the bay.
Tawa Bay (Pelorus Sound)
- Popularity
- Seldom used
- Anchorage
- Undesirable
- Shelter
- Exposed in all winds, can be sheltered rarely in a NE
- Holding
- Unknown
- Depth
- Deep (>10m) | Shallow (<5m) at the head of the bay
- Type of beach
- Sandy
- Swimming/recreation
- Diving | Swimming | Fishing
- Moorings
- None
