# Sumner Beach and Cave Rock

> A surf beach and seaside village below the Port Hills, with a sea-eroded rock at the end of the esplanade.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-sumner-cave-rock/

A surf beach and seaside village below the Port Hills, with a sea-eroded rock at the end of the esplanade. Walk the beachfront, have fish and chips and check the surf before swimming, as rips can be strong. Parking is on side streets.

- **Nearest town:** Christchurch, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -43.5740, 172.7690

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to Akaroa](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-banks-peninsula-akaroa/)

## Nearby

- [Ferrymead Heritage Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-ferrymead/) – 5 km
- [Timeball Station, Lyttelton](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-timeball-station/) – 5 km
- [New Brighton Pier](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-new-brighton-pier/) – 8 km
- [Quail Island (Ōtamahua)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-quail-island/) – 9 km

## FAQs

### Where is Sumner Beach and Cave Rock?

Sumner Beach and Cave Rock is in Christchurch, New Zealand, at GPS -43.5740, 172.7690.

### Which road trips pass Sumner Beach and Cave Rock?

Sumner Beach and Cave Rock is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to Akaroa.

### What is there to see near Sumner Beach and Cave Rock?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ferrymead Heritage Park (5 km), Timeball Station, Lyttelton (5 km), New Brighton Pier (8 km) and Quail Island (Ōtamahua) (9 km).

### When is the best time to visit Sumner Beach and Cave Rock?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)