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    Curio Beach

    Scenic SpotsSouthland, Southland New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Jan 13, 2026
    Positive

    Managed to spot some sea lions, up on the grass past the caravan park (babies incoming). Nice spot to walk the beach if the weather is permitting.

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    Anonymous
    Feb 4, 2025
    Positive

    Awesome spot to see any kind of wildlife. Sealions, Hector dolphins, yellow-eyed penguins. Just awesome. Be aware that you need to leave the day use area at the camp site by 8:30! We nearly got fined as we did not see the sign at the entrance

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    Anonymous
    Jan 10, 2023
    Positive

    3:00 p.m. Arrival and sighting of the first dolphins 3:30 p.m. two dolphins right in front of us 3:33 p.m. first signs of sunburn 4:00 p.m. leaving the place in a hurry due to overheating But definitely worth a visit! Pay attention to the animals and don't rush them into the water. Keep your feelings in check! The dolphins will thank you

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    Anonymous
    Jan 1, 2023
    Positive

    Amazing site! Dolphins constantly present playing in the waves. Not shy, we stayed in the water with them for an hour.

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    Anonymous
    Nov 19, 2022
    Neutral

    Saw one penguin come in. When we got down to the viewing platform a couple were sitting on the rocks between the water and the penguins nest. There are so many signs stating not to do this as it will discourage them from feeding their chicks. Some serous lack of regard and disgusting behaviour!!

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    Anonymous
    Mar 8, 2020
    Positive

    We stayed there half a day and all the time there were Hector's dolphins! And the highlight: a pod of Orcas turned up!! We could watch them for about 30 mins. Incredible!

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    Anonymous
    Feb 27, 2020
    Positive

    Beautiful bay. Would recommend taking a pair of binoculars, we saw quite a few Hectors dolphins playing in the waves!

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    Anonymous
    Jan 22, 2020
    Positive

    We were there from about 11am until late in the evening, and until dusk you could see dolphins all the time, up to 20 at a time! Don't be put off by the cold water and go swimming (with enough distance), the close experience with the dolphins is definitely worth it. Just a dream.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 22, 2020
    Positive

    Saw 2 penguins at 19:00 ! Awesome

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    Anonymous
    Jan 18, 2020
    Positive

    Saw dolphins around 2pm, amazing! Best to get here around midday for good parking. Really nice spot with loos.

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