Allans Beach

Cape Saunders, New Zealand, New Zealand

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Allans Beach is a wild, remote stretch of coastline on the Otago Peninsula, near Cape Saunders, roughly 25 km south of Dunedin on New Zealand’s South Island, known for its untouched, natural feel and frequent wildlife sightings.

The beach is about 1.9 km long, with a mix of sand, rocky outcrops, and dune vegetation facing the open South Pacific, and it is part of the Allans Beach Recreation and Wildlife Management Reserves, where visitors often see New Zealand sea lions, fur seals, and seabirds resting or moving along the shore.

Access is via a short, easy walk from a small parking area down Allans Beach Road, and the area is popular for walking, photography, and quiet coastal exploration, with a strong emphasis on keeping dogs on leash, avoiding swimming in strong surf, and giving animals plenty of space.