Visiting Murrays Mistake
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.
Best time
October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Busiest weekends and long holidays. Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Places to visit near Murrays Mistake
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Akaroa Harbour
beach · 19 km · Christchurch City
Takapūneke
fort · 20 km · Christchurch City
Akaroa Marine Reserve
sanctuary · 21 km · Christchurch City
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St Peter's Anglican Church - Akaroa
church · 22 km · Christchurch City
Mount Herbert
viewpoint · 23 km · Christchurch City
Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū / Banks Peninsula
beach · 24 km · Christchurch City
Other beaches & coast nearby
Akaroa Harbour · Christchurch City19 kmTe Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū / Banks Peninsula · Christchurch City24 kmLyttelton Harbour / Whakaraupō · Christchurch City31 kmAwaroa / Godley Head · Christchurch City37 kmWhitewash Head · Christchurch City39 kmEstuary of the Heathcote and Avon Rivers / Ihutai · Christchurch City42 kmHow to reach Murrays Mistake
Nearest towns with a guide: Lincoln (39 km) · Prebbleton (44 km) · Christchurch (46 km). Coordinates -43.85245, 172.75423. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Murrays Mistake?
October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Murrays Mistake?
Nearby: Akaroa Harbour (beach, 19 km), Takapūneke (fort, 20 km), Akaroa Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 21 km), St Peter's Anglican Church - Akaroa (church, 22 km), Mount Herbert (viewpoint, 23 km), Te Pātaka-o-Rākaihautū / Banks Peninsula (beach, 24 km).
Is Murrays Mistake worth visiting?
Murrays Mistake is listed as a notable beach in Canterbury on Spotwander.
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