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With around 15,000 kilometres of coastline and more than 25 marine reserves, ocean-scented scenery is entwined with New Zealand’s outdoorsy way of life.
Pack your sandals, shorts and sunblock, and always be prepared for spontaneous picnics. Wherever you are in the North Island, you’re never far from a day at the beach.
New Zealand knows all the moods of the sea. Whether you're looking for solitude, adventure or breathtaking views, South Island beaches are nature's gift to those seeking an unforgettable coastal escape.
Coromandel
Coromandel
Hot Water Beach is a must do when you are visiting The Coromandel. Dig your own hot pool just metres from the Pacific Ocean. Read on to learn more about Hot Water Beach.
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty
Luxuriate in the sun, sea and sand on beautiful Ōhope Beach or paddle a kayak around the bird nesting sites of Ōhiwa Harbour.
Auckland
Auckland
Dip your toes into the North Shore's beachy lifestyle. A series of sandy bays stretches from Cheltenham to Torbay.
West Coast
West Coast
Paparoa Beach Hideaway is a great place to hide away from your busy life or just sink into an indulgent holiday with loved ones and friends offering you privacy and seclusion. Enjoy a soak in the Cedar Hot Tub and Sunset on sea views.
Coromandel
Coromandel
Onemana Beach is a little gem of coastal paradise - it's likely you will love it so much you won't want to leave.
Auckland
Auckland
Auckland’s wild west is renowned for its rugged beauty; this is where the Tasman Sea's mighty surf crashes onto vast black-sand beaches.
Dunedin
GRADE: EASY
Dunedin
GRADE: EASY
1 Hour (return) — 2 km
Explore the sea-carved sandstone cliffs, rock arches and caves at Tunnel Beach; look for fossils as you descend through the pioneers' hand-carved tunnel.
Southland
Southland
Oreti Beach was Burt Munro's race track - a 26 kilometre stretch of perfectly smooth sand.