Item: Moeraki Boulders Beach
Rating: 10
Author: G-Man

About Hampden

Hampden village is located in Otago New Zealand, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

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Good for Relax

Moeraki Boulders Beach

Hampden 2.2 km

Very good

8.3

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

2.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Katiki Beach

Moeraki 4.5 km

Very good

8.2

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom

1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Hampden beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Hampden are Moeraki Boulders Beach, Katiki Beach.

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Hampden, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of village are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

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Latest reviews on Hampden's beaches

Moeraki Boulders Beach

10 G-Man

This beach was our first stop on our journey from Dunedin to Lake Tekapo, just a short distance off Hwy 1. The sand here is home to these fascinating round boulders, formed from the calcification of dinosaur mud. Some of them are almost perfectly round, while others resemble petrified tortoise shells with hexagonal patterns of yellower rock. It's quite an interesting walk down the short beach to witness dozens of these boulders. There are a few stairs to access the beach, but they are not difficult to climb.

The warmest month during the year in this area is February, with the air temperature rising up to 17.2°C and the water temperature up to 14.6°C. The coldest month is July, with the air temperature dropping down to 10.1°C and the water temperature down to 10°C.

Most viewed beaches of Hampden

Moeraki Boulders Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

New Zealand, Hampden 2.2 km

Katiki Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

New Zealand, Moeraki 4.5 km

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