# Sandfly Bay

> A wild beach reached by a short walk down a steep sand dune, with sea lions on the sand and yellow-eyed penguins coming ashore in the evening.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-sandfly-bay/

A wild beach reached by a short walk down a steep sand dune, with sea lions on the sand and yellow-eyed penguins coming ashore in the evening. Stay at least ten metres from the animals. The gravel road from Portobello is rough in places.

- **Nearest town:** Portobello, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -45.8991, 170.6322

## 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)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Dunedin city and the wildlife of Otago Peninsula](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-dunedin-otago-peninsula/)

## Nearby

- [Allans Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-allans-beach/) – 3 km
- [Larnach Castle](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-larnach-castle/) – 8 km
- [Baldwin Street](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-baldwin-street/) – 9 km
- [Toitū Otago Settlers Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-toitu-otago-settlers-museum/) – 10 km

## FAQs

### Where is Sandfly Bay?

Sandfly Bay is in Portobello, New Zealand, at GPS -45.8991, 170.6322.

### Which road trips pass Sandfly Bay?

Sandfly Bay is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Dunedin city and the wildlife of Otago Peninsula.

### What is there to see near Sandfly Bay?

Places worth a stop nearby: Allans Beach (3 km), Larnach Castle (8 km), Baldwin Street (9 km) and Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (10 km).

### When is the best time to visit Sandfly Bay?

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)