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Covetrip / Beach / Ship Creek, Haast, New Zealand

Ship Creek Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Ship Creek Beach is at Ship Creek, Haast, New Zealand in West Coast, New Zealand.

Rainforest-backed beach with dune lakes near Haast. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

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At a glance

Water temperature
13 °C
Sea state
Rough
Waves
4.1 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
West Coast
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ship Creek Beach?

Ship Creek, Haast, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

West Coast, 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
13°
4°
Wind 27 km/h
UV index 5
21/09
13°
7°
Wind 29 km/h
UV index 2
22/09
11°
4°
Wind 20 km/h
UV index 5
23/09
12°
2°
Wind 22 km/h
UV index 5
24/09
12°
2°
Wind 14 km/h
UV index 5
25/09
12°
8°
Wind 17 km/h
UV index 1
26/09
13°
7°
Wind 35 km/h
UV index 2

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
16.8°
Feb
16.8°
Mar
17°
Apr
16.2°
May
15.5°
Jun
14.3°
Jul
13.5°
Aug
13.1°
Sep
12.8°
Oct
12.7°
Nov
14.1°
Dec
15.4°

Places to stay nearby

Tides Reach Whitianga

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684 m

Marina Hideaway

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929 m

Evening Cove

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960 m

Harbourview Penthouse Apartment

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1.6 km

Waterfront Wonder + Cp!

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2.1 km

Waterways Renaissance "A Touch Of Class"

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2.3 km

Five Paddocks Tamahere

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2.3 km

Coromandel Tapu

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2.6 km

Tokoeka PurePod

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3 km

Mill Creek Cottage

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3.1 km

City Apartment South Street

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3.3 km

Kiwi Cabins

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3.7 km