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    Magnet Bay

    Scenic SpotsChristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Magnet Bay

    Scenic SpotsChristchurch, Canterbury New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    10 Reviews

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    Anonymous
    Feb 13, 2026
    Positive

    Although it’s a beautiful spot, the road narrows around the mountains making it a one lane rd with no area either side for passing vehicles. Definitely not suitable for motorhomes, however we took the risk and made the journey in a motorhome.

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    Anonymous
    Mar 31, 2019
    Positive

    Not the easiest drive down there, but a beautiful and quiet place!

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    Anonymous
    Feb 19, 2019
    Positive

    We loved a quiet walk we saw sea lions and some birds. 'We were lucky because the farmer had roundness of sheep and we could try!

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    Anonymous
    Dec 22, 2018
    Positive

    Road was winding to get there, but not as awful as previously commented. Difficult to get to the caves and cove as you have to pass by many seals and enter their territory. Better to admire from further up the beach!

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    Anonymous
    Dec 5, 2018
    Positive

    Was totally worth that long journey! We had some great views on the way already and getting there we were not too sure where to go because the journey ended just in front of a paddock. You need to cross that one to get to magnet bay! On the paddock is a little beautiful swing and at magnet bay you will see lots of seals! Also we were the only ones there

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    Anonymous
    Oct 17, 2018
    Positive

    Nice surf spot. You can spot seal at the beach or swimming with the surfers !

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    Anonymous
    Nov 4, 2017
    Neutral

    With our car the way was hard to drive and it was not really worth it.

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    Anonymous
    Oct 11, 2015
    Positive

    The fire was bigger than we thought.

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    Anonymous
    Apr 29, 2015
    Positive

    Amazing sunset! Spotted 5 seals on the rocks! Stunning view!

    Anonymous
    Mar 31, 2015
    Positive

    Great spot, it's worth it... Officially fires are not allowed here.

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