Notable beach · Canterbury, Canterbury

Red Bay

Red Bay is a beach in Canterbury, Canterbury.

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Red 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 Red 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.

Visiting Red Bay: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Red Bay — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -43.83636, 173.08253. 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 Red Bay?

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

    What are the places to visit near Red Bay?

    Nearby: Hinewai Reserve (sanctuary, 5 km), Pōhatu Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 8 km), St Peter's Anglican Church - Akaroa (church, 12 km), Takapūneke (fort, 14 km), Akaroa Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 14 km), Akaroa Harbour (beach, 14 km).

    Is Red Bay worth visiting?

    Red Bay is listed as a notable beach in Canterbury on Spotwander.