Serpentine Beach is located on the
Tasman Sea and it is in the
13th place out of 17 beaches in the
West Coast region
The beach is
located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover,
so it is 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, pet owners
etc.
It is not crowded place during the season.
Serpentine Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
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. Parking is located directly on the beach.
Serpentine Beach (West Coast)
is located outside the Rutherglen
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 Serpentine 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.