intermediate
Wainui, South Island, New Zealand
Tikao Bay
Tikao Bay on New Zealand's South Island offers scenic saltwater swimming with moderate conditions suitable for intermediate swimmers. The bay features rocky outcrops and beautiful coastal scenery, typical of Southland's rugged coastline. Watch tide times carefully as currents can be strong during tidal changes.

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Tikao Bay
-43.7963, 172.9166
Details
- Location
- Wainui, South Island, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -43.7963, 172.9166