Big Wave Bay Beach is a
gazette
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In English and French speaking countries, newspaper publishers have applied the name ''Gazette'' since the 17th century; today, numerous weekly and daily newspapers ...
d beach next to
Big Wave Bay,
Shek O
Shek O is an area of the south-eastern part of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. It can refer to Shek O village, Shek O Peninsula or Shek O Headland. Administratively, they are part of Southern District.
Geography
The name ''Shek O'' litera ...
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Southern District, Hong Kong. The beach has barbecue pits and is managed by the
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), is a department in the Government of Hong Kong. It reports to the Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau, headed by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism. It provides leisure and cultural ...
(LCSD) of the
Hong Kong Government
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (commonly known as the Hong Kong Government or HKSAR Government) is the Executive (government), executive authorities of Hong Kong. It was established on 1 July 1997, following the ...
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The beach is 86 metres long and is rated as Grade 1 by the
Environmental Protection Department
Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is a department of Hong Kong Government concerning the issues of environmental protection in Hong Kong. The EPD is responsible for developing policies covering environmental protection, nature conser ...
for its water quality. This beach is popular among surfers.
Usage
The beach is accessed by Stage 8 of the
Hong Kong Trail
The Hong Kong Trail, opened in 1985, is a List of long-distance footpaths#Hong Kong, long-distance footpath from Victoria Peak to Big Wave Bay, Hong Kong Island, Big Wave Bay on Hong Kong Island. It is a walking route which passes through th ...
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Features
The beach has the following features:
* BBQ pits (20 nos.)
* Changing rooms
* Showers
* Toilets
* Fast food kiosk
* Water sports centre
See also
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Beaches of Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a long and jagged coastline with many bays and beaches. The shelter provided by adjacent mountains keeps wave sizes generally small, and most beaches are thus suitable for swimming and recreation, if they can be reached.
About h ...
References
External links
Official website
{{Gazetted beaches in Hong Kong
Southern District, Hong Kong
Beaches of Hong Kong