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1. Piha Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Piha Beach
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2. Anchorage Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Anchorage Beach
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3. Ninety Mile Beach

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Ninety Mile Beach
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4. New Chums Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
New Chums Beach
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5. Wainui Beach

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Wainui Beach
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • New Zealand is an island nation made up of the main two islands - the North Island and South Island - as well as around 600 additional small islands.
  • All those islands and shores give New Zealand one of the longest coastlines in the world.
  • The country has over 9,000 miles of coast in total, so it's no surprise that New Zealand has an exceptionally long list of beaches just waiting to be discovered.
  • The country is perhaps best-known for its biodiversity and incredibly varied and gorgeous landscapes, but it also has some of the finest beaches you could ever imagine.

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