“This sandy gem right at the bottom of everything once appeared in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. But that’s not why Purakaunui is magic.”
There’s great swimming when the surf’s off and good surf when it’s on. And when you don’t feel like either there’s a small hot spring that flows into the sand at the right side of the beach that you can dig a hole and warm up in. Being 16 kms from the nearest town, Owaka, camping is possible with DOC sites dotted around. And occasionally you’ll be sharing your overnight with a Lion Seal who come ashore at night.
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Purakaunui Bay
Purakaunui Bay Scenic Reserve
Catlins Coast, Southeast, Purakaunui
Southland
9586
New Zealand
Hours
Open 24 hours today
- Sun - Sat: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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