St Clair Beach

Dunedin is another city with a fantastic beach right on its doorstep. The most popular beach in the area is St Clair Beach, which is also popular with families. St Clair Beach, which faces the Pacific Ocean, is New Zealand's most consistent surf break, and the waves are a playground for local surfers on any given day, summer or winter. There is surf for the kids to enjoy, as well as a fantastic new playground. Consider this while you're out swimming in the cool waters: there's nothing between you and the Antarctic!

The St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool, which dates from 1884 and is one of New Zealand's only heated seawater pools, is located at the end of the beach. Surfing lessons and board rentals are provided on the Esplanade during the summer months and by arrangement at other times of the year for water sports enthusiasts. A number of lodging alternatives with views of the beach are available in the area, which is about a ten-minute drive from the city center. Regular public bus service is available to and from the airport.

Location: Dunedin, New Zealand