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Chase Head

Chase Head is a beach in Southland, Southland.

Chase Head: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Chase Head

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Chase Head — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -47.17867, 167.69821. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chase Head safe to swim today?

    No visitor has reported the sea & crowd status for Chase Head yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Chase Head?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Chase Head?

    Nearby: Mount Allen (viewpoint, 16 km), South Cape (beach, 21 km), Rakiura National Park (sanctuary, 28 km), Paterson Inlet (beach, 48 km), Ulva Island - Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 52 km), Ulva Island (river spot, 54 km).

    Is Chase Head worth visiting?

    Chase Head is listed as a notable beach in Southland on Spotwander.