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New Brighton Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 5th place out of 29 beaches in the Canterbury region The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need 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 very crowded place during the season.
New Brighton Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
New Brighton Beach is located in Canterbury within Christchurch, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the South island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Lyttelton 5.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Lyttelton 5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Lyttelton 1.8 km
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Birdlings Flat 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Le Bons Bay 4 km
What to do in New Brighton Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that New Brighton Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The coastline of New Brighton Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the New Brighton Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The New Brighton Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the New Brighton Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the New Brighton Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the New Brighton Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.
The bar is located right on the New Brighton Beach.
There are 475 places to stay in the New Brighton Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of New Brighton Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The New Brighton 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.
The month with the highest temperature in New Brighton 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.
New Brighton 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.New Brighton Beach (South island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
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