Photo of South Coastal Track Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of South Coastal Track Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of South Coastal Track Beach with long straight shore

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South Coastal Track Beach

Papatotara, New Zealand

#5 out of 7 in Southland

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Papatotara • 16.8 km

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About

South Coastal Track Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 7 beaches in the Southland region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so it is highly 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.

South Coastal Track Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, 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.

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

South Coastal Track Beach (Southland) is located outside the Papatotara 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 South Coastal Track 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 +8 ^o C

Air temperature

13.7 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

3.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Papatotara • 16.8 km

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Papatotara • 4.8km from center

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the South Coastal Track Beach?

The coastline of South Coastal Track 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 South Coastal Track Beach?

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

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the South Coastal Track 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 South Coastal Track Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the South Coastal Track 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 very smooth.

Is the South Coastal Track Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the South Coastal Track 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

Is there any food or beverages in the area of South Coastal Track Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on South Coastal Track Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the South Coastal Track Beach?

There are 4 places to stay in the South Coastal Track Beach area.

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How far is the South Coastal Track Beach from parking?

The South Coastal Track 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 South Coastal Track Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in South Coastal Track Beach is March. Its average value reaches 17°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 10°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

South Coastal Track 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.South Coastal Track 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.