Southland

Southland, New Zealand offers 20+ beaches along its 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometers) of coastline. Southland has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Southland is a popular travel destination with over 1,000,000 annual visitors in addition to its 102,400 residents. Southland is known for its stunning Fiordland National Park, the scenic Southern Scenic Route, and the unique wildlife on Stewart Island.

Southland has 16+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.The best time to travel to Southland, New Zealand, is during the summer months of December to February, when the average air temperature is around 15-20°C (59-68°F) and the water temperature is approximately 14-16°C (57-61°F). Southland, New Zealand does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from May to September with average rainfall of 4-5 mm per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!