advanced
Stewart Island / Rakiura Community, Southland, New Zealand

Watercress Beach

A South Island Fiordland beach with frigid Southern Ocean waters and exposed, unpredictable conditions suited only for advanced swimmers. Cold water, strong currents, and swell make this a serious location requiring extensive ocean experience and proper safety equipment.

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Watercress Beach

-46.9033, 168.1187

Details

Location
Stewart Island / Rakiura Community, Southland, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
advanced
Coordinates
-46.9033, 168.1187

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