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Stewart Island / Rakiura Community, Southland, New Zealand

West Ruggedy Beach

West Ruggedy Beach in Southland delivers rugged ocean swimming along an exposed coastline with cold Southern Ocean waters and variable swell. Suited for advanced swimmers only; always check weather and tidal conditions before attempting entry.

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West Ruggedy Beach

-46.7365, 167.7261

Details

Location
Stewart Island / Rakiura Community, Southland, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
advanced
Coordinates
-46.7365, 167.7261

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