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Sandfly Bay, South Island, New Zealand
Sandfly Bay
Sandfly Bay offers Southern Ocean swimming with cold, clear waters and notable wildlife including penguins and seals in their natural habitat. This advanced spot requires strong swimming ability due to powerful currents and cold temperatures year-round. Check local conditions before swimming and always swim between the designated markers to minimize wildlife disturbance.
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Sandfly Bay
-45.8982, 170.6469
Details
- Location
- Sandfly Bay, South Island, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- -45.8982, 170.6469