Best beaches in Riverton / Aparima

2 ranked beaches in Riverton / Aparima, Southland

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

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Riverton Beach

Southland’s classic seaside-town beach with reliable surf, swimming and coastal views.

7.0

Taramea Bay Beach

Popular sheltered Riverton swimming beach close to town and holiday homes.

7.0

What makes Riverton / Aparima's beaches stand out?

Riverton / Aparima sits in Southland, New Zealand and is home to 2 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 Riverton / Aparima or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.