Photo of Blackhead Surfing Beach with light sand & pebble surface

Photo of Blackhead Surfing Beach with turquoise water surface

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Photo of Blackhead Surfing Beach and the settlement

Photo of Blackhead Surfing Beach surrounded by mountains

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Photo of Blackhead Surfing Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.8

Very good

Blackhead Surfing Beach

Dunedin, New Zealand

#19 out of 30 in Otago

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Westwood • 4.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Brighton Beach Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Park Otago

970m

Hiking Area Tunnel Beach Walk

2.3km

Park Ocean View Recreation Reserve

2.7km

Park Ocean View Recreation Reserve

3.3km

Park Otago

3.3km

Park Brighton Road

3.7km

Park Dvo Garden Services

3.9km

Park Otago

4.6km

Park Brighton Domain

4.8km

Playground Children's Playground

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Tunnel Beach

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Dunedin Street Art Trail

8km

Church St. Joseph's Cathedral

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

8.3km

Museum Dunedin Public Art Gallery

8.4km

Museum Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Dunedin Railways

8.6km

Museum Olveston Historic Home

9km

Museum The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

9.2km

Casino Grand Casino

8km

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About

Blackhead Surfing Beach is located on the South Pacific and it is in the 19th place out of 30 beaches in the Otago region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Blackhead Surfing Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Blackhead Surfing Beach is located in Otago within Westwood, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the South island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+12 ^o C +8 ^o C

Air temperature

7 M/S

Wind

+10 ^o C

Water temperature

3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Westwood • 4.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Brighton Beach Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Park Otago

970m

Hiking Area Tunnel Beach Walk

2.3km

Park Ocean View Recreation Reserve

2.7km

Park Ocean View Recreation Reserve

3.3km

Park Otago

3.3km

Park Brighton Road

3.7km

Park Dvo Garden Services

3.9km

Park Otago

4.6km

Park Brighton Domain

4.8km

Playground Children's Playground

4.9km

Tourist Attraction Tunnel Beach

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Dunedin Street Art Trail

8km

Church St. Joseph's Cathedral

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

8.3km

Museum Dunedin Public Art Gallery

8.4km

Museum Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Dunedin Railways

8.6km

Museum Olveston Historic Home

9km

Museum The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

9.2km

Casino Grand Casino

8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.3km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

The Willow Guest Suite

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 850m from center

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4.8km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Rosemount B&B by the Sea St Clair

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 8.9km from center

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5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

St Clair Beach Luxury with Sea Views

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 9km from center

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5.2km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Hotel St Clair Dunedin

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 9.3km from center

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5.3km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Apartments at St Clair

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 9.4km from center

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5.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Esplanade Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 9.4km from center

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5.4km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

The Hydro Esplanade Apartments

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 9.5km from center

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5.6km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

St Clair Holiday House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 9.6km from center

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5.8km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

I'm a traveller

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 9.7km from center

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5.9km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

The Old Sunday School

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 9.4km from center

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5.9km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Relax in Kenmure

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 9.4km from center

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6.1km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Big & Bright Guest House

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Westwood • 10km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

What to do in Blackhead Surfing Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Blackhead Surfing Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Localities

Nearest

Westwood • 4.1km

Transport

Airport

DUD • 17.5km

Bus Station

Mosgiel • 7.3km

Train Station

Mosgiel Station • 7.4km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

Grant Jennings

10 Exceptional

Expansive sandy shoreline.

April 2024

Brielle Nia

10 Exceptional

Had a wonderfully lovely evening with my family at this beach.

April 2024

Jaxon Smith

2 Very poor

I love visiting beaches for the soft sand, but this particular one is covered in rocks. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of rocks as they are rough, coarse, and quite irritating. To make matters worse, they seem to be scattered all over this beach.

April 2024

Landon Bianchi

6 Pleasant

The destination lacks any unique features.

April 2024

Landon Deser

8 Very good

Beautiful shoreline perfect for catching waves

April 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Blackhead Surfing Beach?

Blackhead Surfing Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Blackhead Surfing Beach?

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

The Blackhead Surfing Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Blackhead Surfing Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Blackhead Surfing Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

Is the Blackhead Surfing 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Blackhead Surfing Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Blackhead Surfing Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Blackhead Surfing Beach?

Blackhead Surfing Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Blackhead Surfing Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Blackhead Surfing Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Blackhead Surfing Beach?

There are 156 places to stay in the Blackhead Surfing Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Blackhead Surfing Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Blackhead Surfing Beach from parking?

The Blackhead Surfing Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Blackhead Surfing Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Blackhead Surfing Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tunnel Beach located in 2.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Blackhead Surfing Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Blackhead Surfing Beach is February. Its average value reaches 16°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 10°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Blackhead Surfing 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.Blackhead Surfing 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.