The best beaches in New Zealand

BEACHES, NEW ZEALAND Updated : Dec 17, 2014, 12.07 PM IST

Photo by:  Benedict Adam, Creative Commons Attribution Licence

Composed of North and South Island, New Zealand has many pristine beaches that cater to all types of crowd, be it adrenaline junkies or laid-back holidaymakers who just wish to relax in sun and sand. Since, many are planning a trip to New Zealand after ICC Cricket World Cup venues have been short listed, these beaches are sure to welcome hordes of tourists.
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SIGHTSEEING, NEW ZEALAND

Hot Water Beach

Bring a proper gardening spade when visiting Hot Water Beach because for two hours on either side of the tide you can dig yourself a spa. After you have dug your spa-sized hole, it will fill from below with fresh warm wa...more

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SIGHTSEEING, NEW ZEALAND

Coromandel Peninsula

The Coromandel Peninsula lies in the North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the Waikato region of New Zealand and extends 85 kilometres north from the western end of the Bay of Plenty, forming a natural barrier to pr...more

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BEACHES, NEW ZEALAND

Beaches of the Karikari Peninsula

This long, thin stretch of land poking out from Doubtless Bay is known for its white sand and clear water beaches, including Tokerua, Karikari and Maitai Bay at the very tip, which has two crescent shaped beaches. Seclud...more

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BEACHES, AUCKLAND

Waiheke Island's Onetangi Bay

Water sports enthusiasts will thrive off the shore of Waiheke Island’s largest beach. In the waters of Onetangi Bay you can surf, swim, sea kayak and get wet and sporty in numerous other ways. A number of beachfront acco...more

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BEACHES, NEW ZEALAND

Kaiteriteri Beach

Half of Canterbury makes a beeline for these blissful shores every summer. It's not expansive—in fact it's quite small, but perfectly formed nonetheless—and there's a busy vacation atmosphere with packed campgrounds and ...more

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BEACHES, NEW ZEALAND

Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga

Ninety Mile Beach, actually 55 miles in length, is renowned for its natural beauty. On its northern stretch, dramatic sand dunes loom over the beach. Tobogganing down the dunes is a favourite of locals and tourists alike...more

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BEACHES, NORTHLAND

Northland

The northern part of New Zealand's North Island is famed for its wild and beautiful beaches. Take a tent or campervan and explore the endless windswept beaches of the west coast and the more tranquil coves and bays of th...more

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BEACHES, NEW ZEALAND

Mount Beach, Bay of Plenty

Mount Beach, as it is known, is an unbroken sandbar stretching around the New Zealand coast, under the shadow of the dormant volcano Mount Maungauni. It is truly a beautiful sight; clear, white sand and the warm, blue Pa...more

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