# Allans Beach

> A wide, quiet beach on the Pacific side of the Otago Peninsula, backed by dunes and farmland and often used by sea lions.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-allans-beach/

A wide, quiet beach on the Pacific side of the Otago Peninsula, backed by dunes and farmland and often used by sea lions. Parking is at the end of a gravel road; give wildlife plenty of room and bring layers, since the wind is cold.

- **Nearest town:** Portobello, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -45.8736, 170.6169

## Good to know

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

## Nearby

- [Sandfly Bay](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-sandfly-bay/) – 3 km
- [Larnach Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-larnach-castle/) – 5 km
- [Baldwin Street](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-baldwin-street/) – 7 km
- [Dunedin Botanic Garden](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-dunedin-botanic-garden/) – 8 km

## FAQs

### Where is Allans Beach?

Allans Beach is in Portobello, New Zealand, at GPS -45.8736, 170.6169.

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

Places worth a stop nearby: Sandfly Bay (3 km), Larnach Castle (5 km), Baldwin Street (7 km) and Dunedin Botanic Garden (8 km).

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

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