intermediate
Rapaki, South Island, New Zealand
Sandy Bay at Lyttelton Harbour
Sandy Bay at Lyttelton Harbour in New Zealand provides saltwater swimming in a protected harbour setting with moderate conditions suitable for intermediate swimmers. The Southern Hemisphere location means water is coolest in winter (June-August) but swimmable year-round. Check tidal movements and local conditions before entering the water.

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Details
- Location
- Rapaki, South Island, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -43.6197, 172.6560