Riversdale Beach is situated 54 km east of Masterton in the small settlement also known as Riversdale Beach. The largest beach resort in the Wairarapa region, the gently sloping stretch of golden sand is 4 km long.
Developed in the 1950s, it has become a favourite summer destination, with locals and visitors enjoying swimming, fishing, snorkeling, coastal walks and the year-round surf. There is also an exposed reef 2 km out to sea which is a popular diving spot.
Located close by is a holiday park, golf course and a small beach store which also sells some delicious fish and chips.
Products and specialities
Beach
Swimming
Snorkeling
Fishing
Diving
Surfing
Riversdale Beach is where our family go every summer. It has a real community feel and it is such a lovely place to be. This fishing is great launch a boat, put out a net, dive for paua, catch a crayfish all the best fishing is here! A great place to take the kids swimming, find starfish in the rock pools and play in the soft sand.