It was shown by studies from 1994 and 2010, in which it was found that the silting up with sediments amounts to an average of 12.5 mm per year.

The Palliser Bay coast is a popular fishing location and the settlement is a mixture of permanent and holiday homes, and a camping ground.

There is a historic hotel close to the sea coast at the point where Lake Ōnoke flows into Palliser Bay.

The name of the settlement and the hotel arises from a ferry service that previously operated across the lake outlet.

[7][8] The outlet of Lake Ōnoke is known as a dangerous location for fishing, and there have been several drownings.