Lyall Bay is a very popular recreational beach for
Wellington residents. Greater Wellington (GW) and
the Wellington City Council (WCC) have requested
a report on dune restoration options and
recommendations for the entire length of Lyall Bay
Beach.

This report contains a brief explanation of the historical
context that led to the artificial, narrow sand dune area
present on the beach today, a brief description of the
current botanical and geomorphological setting at Lyall
Bay, consideration of dune management issues at Lyall
Bay, detailed dune management recommendations for
specific areas of the beach, and a recommended timeline
for dune restoration activities for the next five years.