Best beaches in New Zealand
Iconic Beaches & Bays
New Zealand’s coastline spans diverse geological formations, from the volcanic peninsulas of the South Island to the geothermal sands of the Coromandel. This collection includes the limestone arches of Cathedral Cove and the massive sand dunes of Wharariki Beach. Visitors can explore the 26-kilometer Farewell Spit, the westernmost point of the North Island at Cape Maria van Diemen, and the black sand surfing beaches of Muriwai and Bethells. The list also features the unique waituna lagoon of Lake Ellesmere and the remote, rugged shores of Bruce Bay on the Tasman Sea.
Muriwai Beach
Muriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand.
Farewell Spit
Farewell Spit is a narrow sand spit at the northern end of the Golden Bay, in the South Island of New Zealand.
Cape Farewell
Cape Farewell is a headland in New Zealand, the most northerly point on the South Island. It is located just west of Farewell Spit.
Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora
Lake Ellesmere / Te Waihora is a broad, shallow coastal lake or waituna, in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand.
Bream Head
Bream Head is a promontory on the east coast of Northland in the North Island of New Zealand.
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