intermediate
Stewart Island / Rakiura Community, Southland, New Zealand

Big Hellfire Beach

Big Hellfire Beach offers more expansive ocean swimming along the Southland coast with moderate wave activity and rocky outcrops. Best for intermediate swimmers comfortable with variable conditions; wear reef shoes and watch for sudden depth changes.

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Big Hellfire Beach

-46.8170, 167.7324

Details

Location
Stewart Island / Rakiura Community, Southland, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-46.8170, 167.7324

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