Gemstone Beach, Southland, NZ

Gemstone Beach, near Orepuki on Southland’s rugged southern coast, is a wild and ever-changing shoreline where tides and storms reveal colourful pebbles and semi-precious stones polished by the sea. Set against the powerful Southern Ocean, it’s a place of quiet discovery, dramatic light, and natural beauty — whether you’re fossicking for gems or simply taking in the atmosphere.