Allans Beach

Saw three seals. They saw me too. Give more than 10 meter distance as they are likely to chase and bite you

30 minutes from the centre of Dunedin. Drive slow on the unsealed road. You need to climb over 2 fences (as you need to cross private property).We saw 3 sea lions when we went on a sunny day as well as two types of albatross. Yellow lupins were beautiful.

Nice beach crowded with wild sea lives, but make sure to prepare enough time if you intend to walk the entire beach as it turned out to be way bigger than it first appeared to us. Also be advised that the footpath at the end of the beach which looks accessible on the map actually goes through an entire farm where cattle run free.

Highly recommended. I saw 3 sea lions at the shore. Just a few minutes walk from the car park. Really worth it. Only 4 or 5 people were there. That was the first time I saw the sea lions, I was very happy.If you want to see more see lions there is another beach nearby there called- Sand fly bay. But there is at least 3 kms walk from the car park.

Windy road to the beach. Not for the faint hearted. Bit sketchy in some spots can barely fit 2 cars past and close to waters edge or cliff. However, the beach is beautiful, stunning and untouched. I didn't see any seals or penguins on my visit. Will be back.

It was amazing to see five cute sea lions on a beautiful beach! Great place to visit. Be careful driving on the adjacent road, the road is a bit narrow.

A beautiful, wild beach. If you're lucky you might come across a sleeping seal (do not disturb...they can move quicker than you might expect), or even a penguin coming in from a day fishing. Worth the drive out, which is beautiful too...lots of great views, and places to stop on the way.

Amazing beach...a pleasure to have been there!

Beautiful beach on a good day. Can be exposed if stormy. Natural wildlife scenery.

Otago is famous for the wild life. Allan's Beach is no exception. I have seen seals flee panic stricken at the first sight of a primate (human) at other beaches. Here the sea lions own the place. They don't appear bothered at all by humans. They look quite contented. Department of Conservation advised humans to stay 10 metres away, to let the sea lions have some space and peace.It was difficult when you walk on the track to the beach from the car park which is less than 5 minutes walk. The sea lion was sleeping peacefully on the track and I was half a metre from it. He went back to sleep and I silently crept around the sea lion to leave him in peace. I was more shocked and surprised by the encounter than the sea lion!The beach is spectacular and the scenery stunning! I have to give 5 stars because it doesn't get any better than this.