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Best beaches in Southland, New Zealand 2026 — OBI Ranked | OnlyBeaches

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Best beaches in Southland

Top-rated beaches in Southland, New Zealand by water quality, conditions and crowd

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Stewart Island / Rakiura15
Orepuki3

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Oban, Stewart Island / Rakiura

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Riverton / Aparima2

Waikawa / Catlins1

Colac Bay / Ōraka1

Niagara / Catlins1

Papatowai / Catlins1

Top beaches in Southland

1
Bathing Beach
Oban, Stewart Island / Rakiura, Southland
7.0
2
Bluecliffs Beach
Tuatapere, Southland
7.0
3
Boulder Beach
Stewart Island / Rakiura, Southland
7.0
4
Bragg Bay Beach
Stewart Island / Rakiura, Southland
7.0
5
Bungaree Beach
Stewart Island / Rakiura, Southland
7.0
6
Butterfield Beach
Stewart Island / Rakiura, Southland
7.0
7
Colac Bay Beach
Colac Bay / Ōraka, Southland
7.0
8
Cosy Nook Beach
Cosy Nook, Southland
7.0
9
Curio Bay Beach
Waikawa, Southland
7.0
10
Dead Man Beach
Stewart Island / Rakiura, Southland
7.0

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