intermediate
Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand

Glen Bay

Glen Bay in Akaroa, New Zealand offers sheltered saltwater swimming in a scenic volcanic crater harbor with calm conditions perfect for intermediate swimmers. The South Island waters are cool year-round but provide excellent visibility and unique geologic surroundings. Time your visit for calmer morning conditions before afternoon winds develop.

Glen Bay

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Glen Bay

-43.8151, 172.9503

Details

Location
Akaroa, South Island, New Zealand
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-43.8151, 172.9503

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