Notable beach · Southland, Southland

Penguin Point

Penguin Point is a beach in Southland, Southland.

Penguin Point: 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 Penguin Point

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 Penguin Point — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -52.53575, 169.02578. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Penguin Point

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Penguin Point?

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

    What are the places to visit near Penguin Point?

    Nearby: Moutere Ihupuku / Campbell Island Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 2 km), Mount Dumas (viewpoint, 8 km), Campbell Islands Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 9 km), Venus Bay (beach, 10 km), Filhol Peak (viewpoint, 11 km), Mount Fizeau (viewpoint, 11 km).

    Is Penguin Point worth visiting?

    Penguin Point is listed as a notable beach in Southland on Spotwander.