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Photo of Occult Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.3

Good

Occult Beach

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

There are 2 places to stay in the Occult Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Occult Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2326000&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Coastal Ridge Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=447211&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aspen on King</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=500426&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bay Viaduct Motor Lodge</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3362897&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Terrace Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9015216&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">BARNES STREET BNB</a></li></ul>

Saint Andrews, New Zealand

#15 out of 29 in Canterbury

7.3

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Saint Andrews • 2.7 km

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Occult Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 15th place out of 29 beaches in the Canterbury region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, partygoers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Occult Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, 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.

Occult Beach (Canterbury) is located outside the Saint Andrews 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 Occult 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.

Located outside the settlement

Saint Andrews • 2.7 km

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Located at nearest locality

Saint Andrews • 16.3km from center

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Questions and answers

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

The beachline of Occult 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 Occult Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Occult 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 Occult Beach good for swimming?

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

The waves in the Occult Beach are usually strong.

Is the Occult Beach good for families?

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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Occult Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Occult 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Occult Beach?

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

Campers (caravans)

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

The bar is located right on the Occult Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Occult Beach?

There are 2 places to stay in the Occult Beach area.

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

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How far is the Occult Beach from parking?

The Occult 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Occult 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 Occult 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 Occult 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.