Sandfly Bay
Naturist park or area in Otago, New Zealand
Sandfly Bay is a well-known naturist park in Otago, New Zealand. Average air temperatures peak in February at 14°C (57°F). There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Boulder Beach (2.4 km (1.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Sandfly Bay
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 69 mm |
| February | 14°C | 61 mm |
| March | 13°C | 54 mm |
| April | 12°C | 56 mm |
| May | 10°C | 69 mm |
| June | 8°C | 55 mm |
| July | 8°C | 46 mm |
| August | 8°C | 43 mm |
| September | 9°C | 46 mm |
| October | 10°C | 60 mm |
| November | 11°C | 63 mm |
| December | 13°C | 66 mm |
Visiting
- Coordinates: -45.90000, 170.64400 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in New Zealand?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Sandfly Bay
- 1Boulder Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
- 2Allans Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
- 3Smaills Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
- 4Victory Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
- 5Whareakeake nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
- 6Mapoutahi naturist park or area · OtagoListed
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sandfly Bay clothing optional?
Sandfly Bay is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in New Zealand before you go.
What other naturist places are near Sandfly Bay?
The closest are Boulder Beach (2.4 km (1.5 mi)), Allans Beach (4.4 km (2.7 mi)) and Smaills Beach (6.5 km (4 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q7416195 · All data sources and licenses.