Photo of Amberley Beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Amberley Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Amberley Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Amberley Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Amberley Beach located in natural area

6.8

Good

Amberley Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Amberley Beach?

There are 7 places to stay in the Amberley Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Amberley Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2810231&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Black Estate B & B</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2301611&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Teviot View Accommodation</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7667497&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Amberley Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2037206&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Amberley Serviced Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2155015&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Greystone PurePod</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7331833&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rose & Stream Retreat</a></li></ul>

Amberley, New Zealand

#26 out of 29 in Canterbury

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Amberley Beach • 2 km

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Amberley Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 26th place out of 29 beaches in the Canterbury region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Amberley Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Teviotdale Beach, which has a rating of 7.2.

Amberley Beach (Canterbury) is located outside the Amberley Beach settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the South island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Amberley Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

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+11 ^o C +4 ^o C

Air temperature

8.5 M/S

Wind

+11 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Amberley Beach • 2 km

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Located at nearest locality

Amberley Beach • 21.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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2.1km

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Amberley Beach Reserve Amberley Beach Reserve

6.7 Good

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7.2 Good

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6.9 Good

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Spencer Park Beach Spencer Park Beach

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New Brighton Beach New Brighton Beach

8.2 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Amberley Beach • 2km

Transport

Airport

CHC • 42km

Bus Station

Amberley • 5.1km

Train Station

Rangiora • 22.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Amberley Beach?

The beachline of Amberley Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Amberley Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Amberley Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Amberley Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Amberley Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Amberley Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Amberley Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Amberley Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Amberley Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Amberley Beach?

Amberley Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Amberley Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Amberley Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Amberley Beach?

There are 7 places to stay in the Amberley Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Amberley Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Amberley Beach from parking?

The Amberley Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Amberley Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Amberley Beach is January. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Amberley Beach (South island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Amberley Beach (South island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Amberley Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.