The Desert
The Desert is a left hand point break off the rocks on the point, onto a stoney beach. Its a solid wave with a gnarly drop in, and powerful wall or barrel. handles big swell. This is a serious wave, experts only.
Optimal Swell Direction:
NE
Optimal Wind Direction:
NW
Tide:
Low
Mid
Incoming
Wave Type:
Left point
Wave Size Min:
2.5ft
Wave Shape:
Wally
Powerful
Beach Type:
Stones
Rock
Skill Level:
Expert
Danger:
Careful on the rocks.
Directions
From Featherston drive east on State Highway 53, then turn right onto Kahutara Road and take it to the end. Turn right onto Lake Ferry Road. then turn left onto Cape Palliser Road and continue round the end of Cape Palliser. When you go round Rocky point the road will change to a 4wd Track. The Desert is the next bay past Schnappes.
From Wellington take State Highway 2 north, out throught Upper Hutt, along to Featherston. Then follow directions from Featherston. Approx 180mins from Wellington to The Desert.
From Masterton take State Highway 2 south, through Carterton and Greytown, along to Featherston. Then follow directions from Featherston. Approx 150mins from Masterton to The Desert.
Nearest Town:
Ngawi
Nearest City:
Featherston
Travel Time from City:
120mins
Road in:
Seal
Gravel 4WD Only,
Walk in:
No
Parking at beach:
Yes
