BeachHidden gem
Long Beach and Purakaunui Inlet
Purakaunui, Otago
Sheltered beach with sandstone arches and caves, a quiet escape just north of the city.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A sweeping beach backed by dunes and cliffs, with sea caves and arches at low tide. It is much quieter than Dunedin's city beaches and a popular local walk. Check the tide before heading to the caves.
Good to know
- Low tide for caves and arches
- Take sand shoes
- Best time
- Low tide
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road to Purakaunui, short walk to beach
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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