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Sandy Bay Beach is located on the Cook Strait (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 35th place out of 51 beaches in the Tasman region The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal 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 not crowded place during the season.
Sandy Bay 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, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Split Apple Rock Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.
Sandy Bay Beach is located in Tasman region (Folly island sub-region) within Marahau, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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, Picturesque, Easy access
Marahau 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kaiteriteri 1.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Kaiteriteri 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Kaiteriteri 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Kaiteriteri 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Kaiteriteri 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Little Kaiteriteri 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Torrent Bay 3.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Torrent Bay 2.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright fine sand
Torrent Bay 2.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
Torrent Bay 2.1 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Sandy Bay Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Sandy Bay Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The coastline of Sandy Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sandy Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Sandy Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Sandy Bay Beach for swimming is positive.
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.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sandy Bay Beach.
There are 87 places to stay in the Sandy Bay Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Sandy Bay Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Sandy Bay 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 Sandy Bay Beach is January. Its average value reaches 22°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Port Puponga 5.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Hihi 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Auckland 7.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Auckland 5.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Lyttelton 5.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Hahei 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Te Henga Bethells Beach 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Sandymount 4.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Hahei 1.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Curio Bay 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble
Fletcher Bay 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Pounawea 2.9 km
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