Canterbury

Christchurch

 Spencerville, North Beach

Following the earhquake, this area has returned to being the 'preferred spot' for Christchurch members.
Following liaison with authorities, the recognised area of Spencer Park beach is 200m north of the Heyders Road entrance. This area is both closer to Christchurch and easier to get onto the sand, than Waikuku.
However, being relatively handy to the city can also result in some bad beahviour.
If you see anyone behaving badly, we would appreciate you forwarding any identifing evidence (like a photo or car registration) directly to the police, please.

 Woodend Beach

This one of several skinny-dipping spots north of Kaiapoi, near Christchurch. Following the earthquake, this beach (next south, from Waikuku), used to be the 'preferred spot' for the Christchurch membership. Now, however, it's back to Spencerville! From the end (right) of Ferry Road, head south on the beach.

 Waikuku Beach

Waikuku used to be the 'favoured place' by the Canterbury FBNZ (now it is Spencerville north). Nearer town is Taylors Mistake, which is often populated with textiles; but normally that's no bother to anyone.

 Leithfield Lagoon

Next north of Waikuku from Christchurch, is Leithfield. The top end of this lagoon is about 3km south from there.

 Taylors Mistake

This is actually a little bay 'around the corner' (left) called Hobson Bay. But it does lose the sun earlier in the afternoon, than Taylors Mistake; where the afternoon sun prevails.

 Waimairi Beach

First stop north of New Brighton Beach is Waimairi. This one doesn't have the best of reputations so FBNZ members tend to avoid it.

 Tumbledown Bay

Here is a quiet spot, quite a long way from Christchurch, on the southern side of Banks Peninsula. Unless you happened to catch one of Canterbury Free Beach's occasional trips there, you'd usually have it to yourself.