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1. Maitai Bay ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Maitai Bay
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2. Ninety Mile Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Ninety Mile Beach
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3. Tawharanui Regional Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Tawharanui Regional Park
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4. Piha Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Piha Beach
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5. Te Whanganui-A-Hei

Te Whanganui-A-Hei
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6. Mount Maunganui

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Mount Maunganui
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7. Wharariki Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Wharariki Beach
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8. Abel Tasman National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Abel Tasman National Park
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9. Awaroa Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Awaroa Beach
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10. Hokitika Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Hokitika Beach
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11. Koekohe Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Koekohe Beach
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12. Mission Bay

Mission Bay
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13. Hot Water Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Hot Water Beach
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14. Ngarunui Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
Ngarunui Beach
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15. Okiwi Bay

Okiwi Bay
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • New Zealand's two islands offer more than 9,000 combined miles of pristine coastline, known as a veritable paradise for beach lovers throughout the world.
  • Stunning preserved natural terrain at many popular beach sites highlights black volcanic sands, desertlike sand dunes, and virgin native forest lands.
  • A number of beaches are backed by stunning natural preserves that offer opportunities for hiking and birdwatching.

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