Evans Bay
Evans Bay (Māori: Ākau Tangi) is a large bay at the southern end of Wellington Harbour, New Zealand. Located between the Miramar Peninsula and Hataitai, it was the site of New Zealand's first patent slip and served as Wellington's international flying-boat terminal from 1938 until 1956. It is named after George Samuel Evans, an early Wellington settler.
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Aerial view of Evans Bay, showing marina at bottom centre, Miramar peninsula in the centre and the eastern side of Wellington Harbour in the distance. | |
| Location | Wellington |
| Coordinates | 41°18′40″S 174°48′20″E |
| Type | Bay |
| Etymology | Named for George Samuel Evans. Ākau Tangi translates as "the crying shore". |
| Part of | Wellington Harbour |
| Max. length | 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) |
| Sections/sub-basins | Little Karaka Bay, Balaena Bay, Weka Bay, Kio Bay, Shark Bay, Shelley Bay |
| Benches | Balaena Bay, Hataitai Beach |
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