The main activities at Foxton Beach centre around water sports. The Dune is only a few minutes walk from the estuary where there is good fishing and bird watching. It takes around 10mins to walk up to the main surf beach - patrolled in summer. Other outdoor activities include:
There are also a number of local tourist attractions based around the town's history:
You can find much more information about the Foxton area at the Foxton Tourist and Development Association website or at the Foxton tourist information centre located in the old station building on the main street of Foxton.
Towns nearby to Foxton Beach include Shannon, Levin, and Palmerston North. Wellington is also less than a two hour drive away. Highlights of the area include:
The websites below provide general information about tourist activities in the area.