Best beaches in Invercargill

2 ranked beaches in Invercargill, Southland

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Invercargill

1
Oreti Beach
Huge, drive-on Southland surf beach made famous by Burt Munro and easy Invercargill access.
7.0
2
Sandy Point Beach
Local recreation coastline near Invercargill with dunes, walking and broad tidal sand.
7.0

What makes Invercargill's beaches stand out?

Invercargill sits in Southland, New Zealand and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Invercargill or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.