Photo of Black sand Beach with brown sand surface

Photo of Black sand Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Black sand Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Black sand Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.6

Good

Black sand Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Black sand Beach?

There are 1 places to stay in the Black sand Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Black sand Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9502968&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Coastal Lodge Kekerengu</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1275559&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Flaxbourne Motels</a></li></ul>

Kekerengu, New Zealand

#30 out of 29 in Canterbury

6.6

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Kekerengu • 4.4 km

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About

Black sand Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 30th place out of 29 beaches in the Canterbury region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Black sand Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.

Black sand Beach (Canterbury) is located outside the Kekerengu settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the South island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Black sand Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+10 ^o C +5 ^o C

Air temperature

11.4 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

3.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kekerengu • 4.4 km

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Stays nearby

2 accomodations nearby

4.3km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Coastal Lodge Kekerengu

Lodge

Located at nearest locality

Kekerengu • 380m from center

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17.8km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Flaxbourne Motels

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Kekerengu • 22km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Kekerengu • 4.4km

Transport

Airport

BHE • 52.6km

Bus Station

Rai Valley • 91.3km

Train Station

Wellington Station • 98.6km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.6 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.6 Good

J K

8 Very good

Nice smooth black sand covering the stretch of the beach! It is easy to access the beach near a caravan park.

Deea L

10 Exceptional

Great spot… give it a try!

Ems NZ

6 Pleasant

Its an ok place. You better just go straight to a look out than walk in a long black sand beach. :)

Prince Dhillon

10 Exceptional

Nice view

Michelle Wratt

10 Exceptional

BEAUTIFUL & PEACEFUL!!

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Black sand Beach?

The coastline of Black sand Beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Black sand Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Black sand Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Black sand Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Black sand Beach are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Black sand Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Black sand Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Black sand Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Black sand Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Black sand Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Black sand Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Black sand Beach?

There are 1 places to stay in the Black sand Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Black sand Beach include:

How far is the Black sand Beach from parking?

The Black sand Beach has no parking spot.

What is the best time of the year to visit Black sand Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Black sand Beach is February. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in January, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 11°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Black sand Beach (South island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Black sand Beach (South island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.