Beach experiences in New Zealand

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Kawakawa Bay

Kawakawa Bay, Auckland

86% Recommended

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Soaking Up New Chum Beach

93% Recommended

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Matapouri and Whale Bay

Northland & Bay of Islands

100% Recommended

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Surfing at Ōakura Beach

Ōakura, Taranaki

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New Chums beach

Whangapoua, The Coromandel

100% Recommended

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Mangawhai Heads Beach and Cliff Walk

Northland & Bay of Islands

93% Recommended

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Piha beach for sunset

100% Recommended

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Cathedral Cove

100% Recommended

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Beach Walks at the Three Sisters

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Opito Bay

Opito Bay, The Coromandel

100% Recommended

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Kawakawa Bay Boatsheds

100% Recommended

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Clarks Beach

100% Recommended

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Picnic Bay.

Northland & Bay of Islands

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Black Sand Beaches

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Go for a walk along Kariotahi Beach

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Cave Bay, a Hidden Gem

100% Recommended

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Waihi beach

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Whangamata Beach

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Stingray Bay

100% Recommended

Anzac Bay

Bowentown, Bay of Plenty

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Mangawhai Heads Beach

Northland & Bay of Islands

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Castlepoint Sunrise

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Explore Waihua Beach

100% Recommended

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