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Bones Bay

Bones Bay is a beach in Southland, Southland.

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Bones Bay: 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 Bones Bay

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 Bones Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -50.48695, 166.30884. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bones Bay safe to swim today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Bones Bay?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bones Bay?

    Nearby: Derry Castle (fort, 1 km), Port Ross (beach, 7 km), Enderby Settlement (fort, 12 km), Mount D'Urville (viewpoint, 49 km), Carnley Harbour (beach, 54 km), Cape Lovitt (beach, 58 km).

    Is Bones Bay worth visiting?

    Bones Bay is listed as a notable beach in Southland on Spotwander.