Photo of Boulder Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Boulder Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Boulder Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Boulder Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Boulder Beach located in natural area

6.9

Good

Boulder Beach

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

There are 158 places to stay in the Boulder Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Boulder Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=389275&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bayfield Motel and Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8922837&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Otago Peninsula Paradise</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2482696&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Restview</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2103035&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Portobello Village Tourist Park</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5336575&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Harbour Side Views</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6025641&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tui2 Macandrew Bay</a></li></ul>

Pukehiki, New Zealand

#29 out of 30 in Otago

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short mountain trail Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Pukehiki • 2.4 km

Map of beach

Park Marlow Park Playground

7.4km

Park Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden

8km

Park Jubilee Park

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Baldwin Street - The Steepest Street in the World

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Dunedin Botanic Garden Lookout

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Dunedin Railways

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

7.8km

Museum Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

8km

Tourist Attraction Dunedin Street Art Trail

8.1km

Museum Dunedin Public Art Gallery

8.3km

Museum The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

8.6km

Museum Olveston Historic Home

8.6km

Casino Grand Casino

8.3km

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About

Boulder Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 29th place out of 30 beaches in the Otago region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

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

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sandfly Bay Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Boulder Beach (Otago) is located outside the Pukehiki 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 Boulder 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

history

+11 ^o C +9 ^o C

Air temperature

7.8 M/S

Wind

+11 ^o C

Water temperature

3.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Pukehiki • 2.4 km

Map of beach

Park Marlow Park Playground

7.4km

Park Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden

8km

Park Jubilee Park

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Baldwin Street - The Steepest Street in the World

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Dunedin Botanic Garden Lookout

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Dunedin Railways

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

7.8km

Museum Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

8km

Tourist Attraction Dunedin Street Art Trail

8.1km

Museum Dunedin Public Art Gallery

8.3km

Museum The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

8.6km

Museum Olveston Historic Home

8.6km

Casino Grand Casino

8.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.5km from the beach

9 Excellent

Tui2 Macandrew Bay

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 2.1km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Otago Peninsula Paradise

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 2.2km from center

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5.1km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Restview

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 5.7km from center

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5.1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Stairway to heaven

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 5.5km from center

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5.7km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Harbour Side Views

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 5.4km from center

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5.9km from the beach

4.9 Tolerable

Harbourview Stadium Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 5.7km from center

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6.2km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Hereweka Garden Retreat

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 4km from center

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6.7km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Portobello Village Tourist Park

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 4.3km from center

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6.7km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Bayfield Motel and Apartment

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 7.8km from center

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6.9km from the beach

9 Excellent

McAuley Glen Boutique B&B

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 4.5km from center

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6.9km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Treetops B&B

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 4.5km from center

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6.9km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Captain Eady's Lookout

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Pukehiki • 4.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Pukehiki • 2.4km

Transport

Airport

DUD • 32.2km

Bus Station

SH88, District Rd • 7.7km

Train Station

Dunedin Railway Station • 8.4km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Boulder 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.

What are the key activities at Boulder Beach?

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

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Boulder Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

Is the Boulder 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Boulder Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Boulder Beach is visited only by a few travellers. 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:

On the territory of the national park / reserve
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Boulder Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Boulder Beach?

There are 158 places to stay in the Boulder Beach area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Boulder Beach from parking?

The Boulder 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Boulder Beach is February. Its average value reaches 16°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 10°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Boulder 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.Boulder 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.