St Clair Beach

St Clair Beach

Dunedin boasts numerous beautiful beaches along its coastline, most of which are just a few minutes’ drive from the city center. Among them, St Clair Beach is the most renowned, celebrated as a world-famous surfing destination that attracts visitors from across the globe.

St Clair Beach is one of the most popular beaches on Dunedin’s eastern shore, beloved by surf enthusiasts. The area also features nearby bars, cafés, and an outdoor swimming pool, catering to a variety of visitor interests. Some say St Clair Beach is the best spot in Dunedin for swimming and surfing, thanks to its well-known saltwater hot pool. St Clair is Dunedin’s most popular urban beach and a top surfing location, home to a heated outdoor seawater pool at the southern end of the beach, open to visitors throughout the summer. The seawall was renovated in 2004, providing a modern, wide promenade that leads down to the beautiful sands. Along the promenade are numerous restaurants and bars where you can quietly sip coffee at dawn while gazing at the horizon, or enjoy a colorful evening by the dreamy seaside.

St. Clair Beach

Must-visit reason: Dunedin’s most popular beach in New Zealand

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/region where the attraction is located: New Zealand

Province/state where the attraction is located: Otago Region

City where the attraction is located: Dunedin