Photo of Wolf River Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Wolf River Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Wolf River Beach with long straight shore

6.9

Good

Wolf River Beach

Milford Sound, New Zealand

#5 out of 7 in Southland

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Good for swimming Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Milford Sound • 25 km

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Wolf River Beach is located on the Tasman Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 7 beaches in the Southland region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so it is highly recommended to wear 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.

Wolf River 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.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail.

Wolf River Beach (Southland) is located outside the Milford Sound 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, 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

+13 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

7 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Milford Sound • 25 km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Wolf River Beach?

The coastline of Wolf River Beach is covered with golden sand. 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 rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Wolf River Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Wolf River 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 Wolf River Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Wolf River Beach are usually strong.

So the overall recommendation of the Wolf River Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Wolf River 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 Wolf River Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Wolf River 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Wolf River Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Wolf River Beach.

How far is the Wolf River Beach from parking?

The Wolf River Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a small descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Wolf River Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Wolf River Beach is February. Its average value reaches 17°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 11°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Wolf River 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.Wolf River 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.