Rapahoe Bay Beach

The beachline of Rapahoe Bay Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

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

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 Rapahoe Bay Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Rapahoe Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

The region of the Rapahoe Bay 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

Rapahoe Bay Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

• Wild camping lovers (caravans)

The bar is located right on the Rapahoe Bay Beach.

There are 31 places to stay in the Rapahoe Bay Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Rapahoe Bay Beach include:

• The Duke Hostel
• Noah's Ark Backpackers
• Oak Lodge

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

• A Touch of Class
• Am I in Heaven? Luxury 3 ensuite bedrooms sleeps 8

The Rapahoe Bay 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.

The month with the highest temperature in Rapahoe Bay Beach is February. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 10°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Rapahoe Bay 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Rapahoe Bay Beach (South island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Rapahoe Bay Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.