intermediate
Castlepoint, North Island, New Zealand
Castlepoint Beach at Smelly Creek
Castlepoint Beach at Smelly Creek on the North Island east coast offers rugged ocean swimming with dramatic cliff scenery. This intermediate to advanced spot features strong currents and powerful waves typical of exposed beaches. Tip: only swim during calm conditions and near the creek mouth for safer water.
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Details
- Location
- Castlepoint, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- river
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -40.9021, 176.2269