intermediate
South Island, South Island, New Zealand

St Kilda Beach

St Kilda Beach in New Zealand's South Island offers ocean swimming with dramatic coastal scenery and often cold Southern Ocean waters. The exposed beach suits intermediate to advanced swimmers comfortable with strong currents and variable conditions. Arrive early to check the swell and current conditions, as this remote location can experience rapid weather changes.

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St Kilda Beach

-45.9105, 170.5122

Details

Location
South Island, South Island, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-45.9105, 170.5122

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