Notable beach · Southland, Southland

Fright Cove

Fright Cove is a beach in Southland, Southland.

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Fright Cove: 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 Fright Cove

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 Fright Cove — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -47.23469, 167.63234. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Fright Cove?

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

    What are the places to visit near Fright Cove?

    Nearby: South Cape (beach, 11 km), Mount Allen (viewpoint, 26 km), Rakiura National Park (sanctuary, 38 km), Paterson Inlet (beach, 58 km), Ulva Island - Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 61 km), Ulva Island (river spot, 63 km).

    Is Fright Cove worth visiting?

    Fright Cove is listed as a notable beach in Southland on Spotwander.