# Ward Beach

> A gravel beach south of Seddon where the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake lifted the seabed and exposed new reef and wreck remains.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-ward-beach/

A gravel beach south of Seddon where the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake lifted the seabed and exposed new reef and wreck remains. Drive the sealed side road from SH1, walk the shore and watch for seals; the beach is exposed to wind and strong swell.

- **Nearest town:** Blenheim, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -41.8330, 174.1370

## Good to know

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

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Along SH1 from Picton through Marlborough Wine Country to Kaikōura](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-marlborough-kaikoura-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Lake Grassmere Salt Works](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-grassmere/) – 12 km
- [Wairau Lagoons Walkway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-wairau-lagoons/) – 40 km
- [Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-omaka-aviation/) – 41 km
- [Marlborough Wine Region (Rapaura Road)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-marlborough-wine/) – 46 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ward Beach?

Ward Beach is in Blenheim, New Zealand, at GPS -41.8330, 174.1370.

### Which road trips pass Ward Beach?

Ward Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Along SH1 from Picton through Marlborough Wine Country to Kaikōura.

### What is there to see near Ward Beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Grassmere Salt Works (12 km), Wairau Lagoons Walkway (40 km), Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre (41 km) and Marlborough Wine Region (Rapaura Road) (46 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ward Beach?

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