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Sumner Beach

Sumner Beach

4.7(15)
Esplanade, Sumner, Sumner, Christchurch
0 check-ins15 reviewsGoogle: 4.6 (890)
dog-friendlyoff-leashon-leashwater-accessfree-entry

A scenic crescent-shaped beach backed by cliffs in the seaside village of Sumner. Dogs are welcome and can run freely along the shore well away from the Surf Club, making it a favourite weekend destination.

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Louise D.Google
Apr 2026
★★★★★

Sumner is our Sunday ritual. The village is so charming and the beach is spectacular. Dogs can run free past the surf club end — my border collie is in heaven.

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Ben R.Google
Jan 2026
★★★★★

Stunning crescent beach with cliffs behind — feels like a different world. Dog-friendly and easy to get to. Grab a coffee in the village after your beach walk.

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Fiona A.Google
Oct 2025
★★★★

Beautiful beach, great for dogs especially outside peak season. Can get very busy in summer but still manageable if you go early. Scenery is unbeatable.

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Louise D.Google
Apr 2026
★★★★★

Sumner is our Sunday ritual. The village is so charming and the beach is spectacular. Dogs can run free past the surf club end — my border collie is in heaven.

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Ben R.Google
Jan 2026
★★★★★

Stunning crescent beach with cliffs behind — feels like a different world. Dog-friendly and easy to get to. Grab a coffee in the village after your beach walk.

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Fiona A.Google
Oct 2025
★★★★

Beautiful beach, great for dogs especially outside peak season. Can get very busy in summer but still manageable if you go early. Scenery is unbeatable.

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Louise D.Google
Apr 2026
★★★★★

Sumner is our Sunday ritual. The village is so charming and the beach is spectacular. Dogs can run free past the surf club end — my border collie is in heaven.

B
Ben R.Google
Jan 2026
★★★★★

Stunning crescent beach with cliffs behind — feels like a different world. Dog-friendly and easy to get to. Grab a coffee in the village after your beach walk.

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Fiona A.Google
Oct 2025
★★★★

Beautiful beach, great for dogs especially outside peak season. Can get very busy in summer but still manageable if you go early. Scenery is unbeatable.

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Louise D.Google
Apr 2026
★★★★★

Sumner is our Sunday ritual. The village is so charming and the beach is spectacular. Dogs can run free past the surf club end — my border collie is in heaven.

B
Ben R.Google
Jan 2026
★★★★★

Stunning crescent beach with cliffs behind — feels like a different world. Dog-friendly and easy to get to. Grab a coffee in the village after your beach walk.

F
Fiona A.Google
Oct 2025
★★★★

Beautiful beach, great for dogs especially outside peak season. Can get very busy in summer but still manageable if you go early. Scenery is unbeatable.

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Louise D.Google
Apr 2026
★★★★★

Sumner is our Sunday ritual. The village is so charming and the beach is spectacular. Dogs can run free past the surf club end — my border collie is in heaven.

B
Ben R.Google
Jan 2026
★★★★★

Stunning crescent beach with cliffs behind — feels like a different world. Dog-friendly and easy to get to. Grab a coffee in the village after your beach walk.

F
Fiona A.Google
Oct 2025
★★★★

Beautiful beach, great for dogs especially outside peak season. Can get very busy in summer but still manageable if you go early. Scenery is unbeatable.

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