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Located on Otago Harbour on the southeast coast of the\u00a0South Island<\/a>,\u00a0Dunedin<\/a>\u00a0is a rich city with fascinating Scottish and Maori heritage and a spectacular natural landscape with dramatic cliffs, lush forests and sandy beaches. Located on harbours, bays and the wild ocean, Dunedin beaches offer everything from thrills on the water to wildlife sightings and quiet areas for families. The beaches draw visitors for hiking, surfing, fishing and other activities with the family. Whether you want to explore the coastal wilds, engage in adrenaline-pumping activities or relax and enjoy some quality family time, check out the best Dunedin beach areas to plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n

St Clair Beach<\/a>\u00a0for surfing<\/h2>\n\n\n

Located south of central Dunedin along the Pacific Ocean, St Clair Beach is a stunning white-sand beach with excellent surf breaks. This beach has consistent waves that offer opportunities for surfers to hone their skills in any season. You can also book surfing lessons and hire a surfboard to learn to surf for the first time or give the kids fun memories. Nearby, you\u2019ll find an esplanade with a walking area, bars and cafes for refreshments.<\/p>\n\n

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Aramoana Beach<\/a>\u00a0for wildlife sightings<\/h2>\n\n\n

Located on Otago Harbour,\u00a0Aramoana<\/a>\u00a0is a tranquil beach with a backdrop of dramatic cliffs and an abundance of wildlife. The beach has an artificial breakwater that keeps the water clean and calm, making it perfect for families with children to swim. The salt marsh nearby has a viewing platform to check out wildlife and the ships passing by. The area is surrounded by a nature reserve that is home to penguins, sea lions and birds.<\/p>\n\n\n

Brighton Beach<\/a>\u00a0for beach activities<\/h2>\n\n\n

Brighton Beach<\/a>\u00a0is a quiet bay beach near a charming community that\u2019s ideal for families. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards from the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club and offers calm waters for swimming. Offshore, the swells are excellent for surfing. Visitors can also take advantage of excellent surf fishing as well as sea kayaking, horse riding on the beach and combing for shells.<\/p>\n\n\n

Tomahawk Beach<\/a>\u00a0for dune hiking<\/h2>\n\n\n

Tomahawk Beach is known for its rugged, windswept scenery and white sands. The beach is surrounded by dramatic cliffs and a vast network of sand dunes to explore. You can hike on the cliffs to see the views of the beach and its surroundings from lookout points. If you want to swim or let the little ones wade, Tomahawk Lagoon is close and offers quiet waters. You\u2019ll also come across a lot of shorebirds that call the lagoon home.<\/p>\n\n

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Blackhead Beach<\/a>\u00a0for fun with the kids<\/h2>\n\n\n

Blackhead Beach is a gorgeous beach that\u2019s home to the Te Angiangi Marine Reserve that stretches between Blackhead Beach and Aramoana Beach. You\u2019ll have numerous rock pools to explore with unique marine creatures that appear at low tide. You can swim and fish at Blackhead Beach, but it\u2019s also close to Shelly Bay and Stingray Bay, which offer more chances to swim and snorkel.<\/p>\n\n\n

Tunnel Beach<\/a>\u00a0for wilderness exploration<\/h2>\n\n\n

Surrounded by sea-carved sandstone cliffs, dramatic rock arches and mysterious caves, Tunnel Beach is the best beach for exploring. You can hike to the massive headlands that provide views of the coast and explore the rock tunnels before heading to the secluded and sheltered beach area. Along the way, you may come across fossils and shells to collect with the kids for souvenirs.<\/p>\n\n\n

Sandfly Bay<\/a>\u00a0for family picnics on the beach<\/h2>\n\n\n

Sandfly Bay boasts incredible scenery with coastal rock formations and headlands that give it a remote feel and quiet waters. The beach has sand dunes with walking trails and smooth, wide beach areas for sunbathing, games with the kids and picnics. Many native species live near the beach, including yellow-eyed penguins, sea lions and fur seals.<\/p>\n\n\n

Taieri Mouth Beach<\/a>\u00a0for fishing with the kids<\/h2>\n\n\n

Located in the charming fishing village of Taieri Mouth, Taieri Mouth Beach is a quiet beach that\u2019s nestled between the serene Taieri River and the Pacific Ocean. You can sunbathe and swim in the calm areas or have a beach picnic to enjoy the scenery. Hiking is popular at Taieri Mouth Beach in the gorge and native forests. You can also boat in the river to fish. The landscape provides a habitat for a lot of New Zealand wildlife, including wild pigs and native wood pigeons.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With beaches on the Pacific Ocean, Otago Harbour and numerous bays, you can have whatever kind of beach holiday you want in Dunedin. From scenic family beaches to the windswept coastline, beaches in Dunedin come in virtually every type you can imagine. 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