beginner
Canerbury Regional Council, South Island, New Zealand

Akaroa beach at French Bay

Akaroa beach at French Bay provides sheltered ocean swimming with protected cove conditions ideal for beginners and intermediate swimmers. The scenic harbor setting on New Zealand's South Island offers calm waters and beautiful coastal scenery. Visit during settled weather for the calmest conditions.

Satellite view of Akaroa beach at French Bay

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Akaroa beach at French Bay

-43.8021, 172.9675

Details

Location
Canerbury Regional Council, South Island, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
-43.8021, 172.9675

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