Beach
Sandfly Bay
Otago Peninsula, Otago
Dune-backed bay with sea lions and a steep sand-dune walk down from the car park.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 75 min
A wild beach reached by a short descent down a big dune. Sea lions often rest on the sand and yellow-eyed penguins sometimes come ashore later in the day. A viewing hide lets you watch without disturbing them.
Good to know
- Do not approach sea lions or penguins
- The climb back up is steep, wear good shoes
- Best time
- Late afternoon
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Gravel road to car park, short steep walk
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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