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Covetrip / Beach / Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand

Oreti Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Oreti Beach is at Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand in Southland & Fiordland, New Zealand.

Long southern beach near Invercargill, known from The World’s Fastest Indian. 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
5.42 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Southland & Fiordland
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Oreti Beach?

Invercargill, 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 54 km/h
UV index 5
21/09
16°
7°
Wind 44 km/h
UV index 5
22/09
8°
4°
Wind 49 km/h
UV index 5
23/09
10°
4°
Wind 29 km/h
UV index 5
24/09
12°
4°
Wind 25 km/h
UV index 2
25/09
12°
6°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 2
26/09
16°
6°
Wind 41 km/h
UV index 3

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
15.7°
Feb
15.4°
Mar
15.4°
Apr
14.3°
May
12.8°
Jun
11.9°
Jul
10.6°
Aug
10.2°
Sep
11°
Oct
11.4°
Nov
13.1°
Dec
14.9°

Places to stay nearby

Monarch Motel

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663 m

Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments

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894 m

The Church 1914

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945 m

The southernmost home in the world

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1.6 km

Park View

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2 km

Southland Organic Farmstay

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2.2 km

Oreti Collection

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2.3 km

Nine Acres

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2.5 km

Heart of Windsor

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2.9 km

Richmond Villa

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3 km

Down South Cottage

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3.3 km

A Haven in the Heart of the City

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3.6 km

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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