Summer Beach (Cave Rock)

Summer Beach is a quaint spot popular among city dwellers and visitors for a day in the sun and is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The quirky sea side architecture gives the beach character. You can stroll along the promenade starting at Cave Rock and end at Scarborough Park. The walk takes 20 minutes and is accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. You can also explore Cave Rock which is a chunk of lava and practice rock climbing at low tide. Scarborough Park is a great place that sits under cliffs where children can have fun.

Summer Beach has many beachside cafes, restaurants and ice cream parlours at Marriner’s Street and Summer’s Esplanade. This 400-meter stretch is just 20 minutes away from Christchurch city and is known for its shallow waters. It is also possible to go surfing here in Scarborough. It is a perfect place to snooze on the beach or go kite flying, exploring and swimming. There are lifeguards present here between November-March and it is advisable to be careful of strong currents for the rest of the year. You can also discover many nature walks at Scarborough Hill Reserve and Greenwood Park.