Smails Beach
A secluded golden sand beach just out of the city. I would have to say this is one of the nicest beaches around here, when the wind isn't blowing. Several access points from little parking lots take you through some tussock filled dunes onto a wind swept sandy beach. There is wild life here, so be careful not to disturb them. So far I have only explored one side of the beach, but I'll be back to find a mysterious pebble cave I have heard about.
Directions
From Dunedin City head south on Cumberland Street State Highway 1. Veer to the left onto Anderson Bay Road, then turn right onto Queens Drive, heading towards St Kilda. Turn left onto Victoria Road, which will turn into Tahuna Road then into Tomahawk Road as it goes up over the hill. Continue on Tomahawk Road, past Tomahawk Beach and find a park at Smails Beach. You will see Bird Island out off the beach. Short walk down the dunes.