Best beaches in Cape Palliser

1 ranked beach in Cape Palliser, Wellington Region

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 Cape Palliser

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Cape Palliser Beach

A rugged southernmost North Island coastal stop near lighthouse and seal country.

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What makes Cape Palliser's beaches stand out?

Cape Palliser sits in Wellington Region, New Zealand and is home to 1 ranked beach 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 Cape Palliser or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.