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Covetrip / Beach / Slope Point, Southland, New Zealand

Slope Point Coast

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Slope Point Coast is at Slope Point, Southland, New Zealand in Southland & Fiordland, New Zealand.

Southernmost mainland coastal point with rugged shoreline. 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
11 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
5.12 m
Shoreline
site.features.rock
Region
Southland & Fiordland
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Slope Point Coast?

Slope Point, Southland, 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

20/09
10°
6°
Wind 51 km/h
UV index 4
21/09
16°
7°
Wind 50 km/h
UV index 5
22/09
8°
4°
Wind 47 km/h
UV index 4
23/09
9°
4°
Wind 26 km/h
UV index 5
24/09
12°
5°
Wind 30 km/h
UV index 1
25/09
11°
7°
Wind 24 km/h
UV index 2
26/09
16°
5°
Wind 35 km/h
UV index 3

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
14.5°
Feb
14.8°
Mar
14.8°
Apr
14.1°
May
12.9°
Jun
12.2°
Jul
11.2°
Aug
10.8°
Sep
11.1°
Oct
11.4°
Nov
12.7°
Dec
14.3°

Places to stay nearby

Unit at Curio

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
2 km

waikawa house

Stay near Curio Bay
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2.2 km

The Whistling Frog Resort

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
891 m

The Anchorage

Stay near Curio Bay
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661 m

Timbri Hotel San Francisco

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
2.3 km

South Catlins Cottage

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
1.6 km

Kepplestone by the Sea

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
944 m

Mohua Park

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
3 km

Accomodation at Curio

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
2.5 km

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
3.3 km

Hideaway Beach Cottage

Stay near Curio Bay
≈ see partner
2.9 km

Forest Edge

Stay near Curio Bay
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3.6 km

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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