Walk, ride or drive along Ōreti Beach

Ōreti Beach runs for 26 kilometres along the southern coast of the South Island. 

Just 10 kilometres from Invercargill, the beach is a popular spot for all types of recreation – from sand karting to windsurfing; horse riding to dog walking. It is also one of a handful of beaches in New Zealand that vehicles are allowed to drive on, making it a coastal highway. 

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Evening surf check. . . . #surf #oreti #Invercargill #sunset #newzealand #southlandnz #southland #nikon #clouds #nightsky #Skyporn #ocean #holden

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A famous Invercargill local did just that back in 1957. 

It was here on Ōreti Beach that Southland motorcycling hero Burt Munro set a New Zealand Open Beach record of 131.38 mph; in 1975 he raised this to 136 mph. 

The beach also played a starring role in the film The World’s Fastest Indian which tells Munro’s story.

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Thanks for all of the recommendations for places to visit guys! Having a blast down here! I spent the afternoon riding along Oreti Beach with #RakiuraRides 🐎 That spectacular moody sky made the perfect backdrop for our ride 👌 @theadventureiscalling

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At the southern end of Ōreti Beach, Sandy Point is a great spot for exploring on foot, mountain bike or horseback. 

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