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New Zealand · Southland

Best beaches in Orepuki

3 ranked beaches in Orepuki, Southland

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Orepuki

  1. 1

    Gemstone Beach

    Known for wave-polished stones and a wild Te Waewae Bay shoreline experience.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Monkey Island Beach

    Photogenic Te Puka o Takitimu setting where the island is reachable at low tide.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Orepuki Beach

    Long wild beach beside Orepuki village, often overlooked in favour of nearby Monkey Island.

    7.0

What makes Orepuki's beaches stand out?

Orepuki sits in Southland, New Zealand and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Orepuki or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.