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Covetrip / Beach / Riverton / Aparima, Southland, New Zealand

Riverton Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Riverton Beach is at Riverton / Aparima, Southland, New Zealand in Southland & Fiordland, New Zealand.

Harbour and ocean beaches at 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
14 °C
Sea state
Moderate
Waves
1.02 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Southland & Fiordland
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Riverton Beach?

Riverton / Aparima, 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

05/11
20°
11°
Wind 17 km/h
UV index 7
06/11
22°
12°
Wind 30 km/h
UV index 6
07/11
16°
9°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 7
08/11
16°
8°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 7
09/11
17°
11°
Wind 25 km/h
UV index 5
10/11
19°
9°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 7
11/11
15°
12°
Wind 15 km/h
UV index 6

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
15.9°
Feb
15.6°
Mar
15.5°
Apr
14.2°
May
12.9°
Jun
12.1°
Jul
10.6°
Aug
10.5°
Sep
11.2°
Oct
12°
Nov
13.5°
Dec
15.2°

Places to stay nearby

Southland Organic Farmstay

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Park View

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2 km

Monarch Motel

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663 m

Down South Cottage

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3.3 km

Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments

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894 m

The Church 1914

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945 m

A Haven in the Heart of the City

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3.6 km

Heart of Windsor

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2.9 km

The southernmost home in the world

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1.6 km

Oreti Collection

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2.3 km

Nine Acres

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2.5 km

Richmond Villa

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3 km

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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