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Covetrip / Beach / Curio Bay, Catlins, New Zealand

Curio Bay

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Curio Bay is at Curio Bay, Catlins, New Zealand in Southland & Fiordland, New Zealand.

Petrified-forest foreshore and wildlife bay in the Catlins. Shore type: rock. 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
13 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
1.3 m
Shoreline
site.features.rock
Region
Southland & Fiordland
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Curio Bay?

Curio Bay, Catlins, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

rock

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

05/11
19°
11°
Wind 17 km/h
UV index 7
06/11
22°
11°
Wind 28 km/h
UV index 7
07/11
16°
9°
Wind 27 km/h
UV index 7
08/11
15°
10°
Wind 23 km/h
UV index 6
09/11
13°
10°
Wind 35 km/h
UV index 5
10/11
20°
11°
Wind 30 km/h
UV index 7
11/11
17°
11°
Wind 19 km/h
UV index 4

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
14.8°
Feb
15.1°
Mar
15°
Apr
14°
May
12.6°
Jun
11.8°
Jul
10.7°
Aug
10.4°
Sep
10.8°
Oct
11.7°
Nov
12.9°
Dec
14.6°

Places to stay nearby

The Anchorage

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661 m

The Whistling Frog Resort

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891 m

Kepplestone by the Sea

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944 m

South Catlins Cottage

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1.6 km

Unit at Curio

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2 km

waikawa house

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2.2 km

Timbri Hotel San Francisco

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2.3 km

Accomodation at Curio

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2.5 km

Hideaway Beach Cottage

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2.9 km

Mohua Park

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3 km

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach

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3.3 km

Forest Edge

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3.6 km

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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