Marine Parade viewing platform — Attraction in Hawke's Bay

The viewing platform looks like a pier from a distance with a cloud like covering over the top. At first I wasn't sure what it was but it was easy to figure out as you get closer. The platform isn't covered, the cloud roof is as water tight as a cloud. The entrance to the platform is on the beach walkway so it is very easy to get to. It looks like a normal platform with a piece of glass on the end. You walk from the walkway to the edge of the water. It was quite mesmerising watching the waves crash. It was raining when I went so the waves were quite rough and it was quite wet and cold. i still enjoyed walking down the platform to look out at...

Caught positively by surprise when I walked along the foreshore, as this construction was nowhere to be seen at my last visit some years ago. Only with my smartphone, I missed the opportunity to take a proper photo of the rising of the full (?) moon on 25 September in the center looking out to sea. Another photographer with tripod, tele lense and remote got the shot :-)! I would love to see it. Just wondering now, if there is already a local nickname for it circulation, as "Marine Parade Outfall and Viewing platform" does sound rather unattractive...

The viewing platform an elevated area to the beach edge and allows you to take beautiful pictures and selfies. I happen to go there last month, before winter is such a beautiful and pleasant weather to enjoy sunlight on this spectacular beach 🏖. Will go...