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Covetrip / Beach / Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

St Kilda Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

St Kilda Beach is at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand in Otago, New Zealand.

Long city surf beach beside St Clair. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

CoveTrip lists verified coastal places with practical details for travellers comparing New Zealand beaches.

At a glance

Water temperature
11 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
2.46 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Otago
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is St Kilda Beach?

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Otago, New Zealand

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; NZ beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

20/09
10°
5°
Wind 40 km/h
UV index 5
21/09
19°
4°
Wind 26 km/h
UV index 5
22/09
13°
4°
Wind 32 km/h
UV index 5
23/09
10°
3°
Wind 25 km/h
UV index 5
24/09
15°
4°
Wind 14 km/h
UV index 5
25/09
12°
5°
Wind 12 km/h
UV index 4
26/09
19°
6°
Wind 25 km/h
UV index 5

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
14.9°
Feb
14.8°
Mar
14.7°
Apr
13.9°
May
12.7°
Jun
11.7°
Jul
10.7°
Aug
10.4°
Sep
10.5°
Oct
11.3°
Nov
12.6°
Dec
14.4°

Places to stay nearby

Brighton Beach

Stay near St Clair Beach
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667 m

Hotel St Clair

Stay near St Clair Beach
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2.9 km

Otago Village

Stay near St Clair Beach
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948 m

Guest Suite St Clair Beach

Stay near St Clair Beach
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3.3 km

Snug

Stay near St Clair Beach
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901 m

Modern Stopover

Stay near St Clair Beach
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3.7 km

The Arches Dunedin

Stay near St Clair Beach
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2.3 km

Piringa

Stay near St Clair Beach
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2 km

The Haven at Pukehiki

Stay near St Clair Beach
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1.6 km

Otago Peninsula Paradise

Stay near St Clair Beach
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2.5 km

Rosemount B&B by the Sea St Clair

Stay near St Clair Beach
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2.3 km

Stylish 2 bed

Stay near St Clair Beach
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3 km

Beaches nearby

Less than 30 minutes by car.

St Clair Beach

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Tunnel Beach

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Allan Beach

Otago Peninsula, New Zealand