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Covetrip / Beach / Colac Bay, Southland, New Zealand

Colac Bay

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Colac Bay is at Colac Bay, Southland, New Zealand in Southland & Fiordland, New Zealand.

Surf beach west of Riverton. 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
6.06 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Southland & Fiordland
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Colac Bay?

Colac Bay, Southland, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Southland & Fiordland, 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°
6°
Wind 52 km/h
UV index 5
21/09
17°
7°
Wind 42 km/h
UV index 5
22/09
8°
5°
Wind 47 km/h
UV index 5
23/09
9°
5°
Wind 29 km/h
UV index 5
24/09
13°
7°
Wind 22 km/h
UV index 4
25/09
12°
7°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 2
26/09
14°
5°
Wind 40 km/h
UV index 2

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
15.7°
Feb
15.5°
Mar
15.4°
Apr
14.4°
May
13.2°
Jun
12.4°
Jul
10.9°
Aug
10.7°
Sep
11.3°
Oct
11.6°
Nov
13.2°
Dec
15.1°

Places to stay nearby

Southland Organic Farmstay

Stay near Oreti Beach
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2.2 km

Park View

Stay near Oreti Beach
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2 km

Monarch Motel

Stay near Oreti Beach
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663 m

Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments

Stay near Oreti Beach
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894 m

Down South Cottage

Stay near Oreti Beach
≈ see partner
3.3 km

The Church 1914

Stay near Oreti Beach
≈ see partner
945 m

The southernmost home in the world

Stay near Oreti Beach
≈ see partner
1.6 km

Oreti Collection

Stay near Oreti Beach
≈ see partner
2.3 km

Heart of Windsor

Stay near Oreti Beach
≈ see partner
2.9 km

A Haven in the Heart of the City

Stay near Oreti Beach
≈ see partner
3.6 km

Nine Acres

Stay near Oreti Beach
≈ see partner
2.5 km

Richmond Villa

Stay near Oreti Beach
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3 km

Beaches nearby

Less than 30 minutes by car.

Riverton Beach

Riverton / Aparima, Southland, New Zealand

Oreti Beach

Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand