Carters by the Sea Beachside Studio Apartments we aim to offer the perfect central haven for your New Zealand adventure at Carters Beach. An ideal location, halfway between the enchanting Tasman Bays, picturesque Picton, vibrant Christchurch, and the captivating Glaciers, our location invites you to explore the best of the South Island.
Established in December 2014, Carters by the Sea is designed to the highest earthquake standards. Our north-facing, soundproof rooms, each spanning 30m2, boast either a deck with a garden view or a balcony overlooking the sea. Under new ownership and management since 2023, our rooms have been refreshed to create a tranquil ambiance, ensuring a peaceful retreat during your stay.
Carters Beach is a suburb of Westport on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. Located 6 kilometres (4 mi) west of Westport on State Highway 67A, it offers a pristine sheltered sandy beach on the West Coast suitable for swimming.From the Buller River jetty at the east end of Carters Beach, west to Cape Foulwind, the beach runs for more than 9 uninterrupted kilometres.
Westport, situated near the estuary of the Buller River, serves as the primary hub for commerce and administration in the northern region of the West Coast. The emergence of gold in the mid-1860s along the Buller River's middle reaches spurred the growth of a modest trading settlement on the river's eastern bank. By the close of 1861, this township, named Buller, was home to approximately 80 residents. During the peak of the gold rushes in 1867, the population surged to 1,500. The discovery and extraction of high-quality bituminous coal in the vicinity of Westport played a pivotal role in the gradual development and expansion of the river port. The construction of breakwaters effectively confined the river to a designated channel.