Best beaches in Papatowai / Catlins

1 ranked beach in Papatowai / Catlins, 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 Papatowai / Catlins

1

Tautuku Beach

Wild Catlins beach with forest-backed dunes and a sweeping crescent of sand.

7.0

What makes Papatowai / Catlins's beaches stand out?

Papatowai / Catlins sits in Southland, New Zealand and is home to 1 ranked beach 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 Papatowai / Catlins or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.