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High: 19 Low: 9 Positioned like a median strip between the Pacific Ocean and the tumultuous Tasman Sea, New Zealand has coastline on a grand scale. Beaches, bays, harbours and cliff edges add up to a total length of around 18,000 kilometres.
You'll find everything from the tropical prettiness of turquoise water and crystalline sand to the soulful drama of surf exploding against ancient sandstone.
The pristine sands of Mount Maunganui have long been a Mecca for holidaymakers.
Scenic Lyttelton Harbour, located right beside Christchurch City, has spectacular scenery and fascinating Maori and European history.
Kaikoura; seaside settlement situated halfway between Christchurch and Picton. Gateway to the Southern Ocean's Marine Mammal Sanctuary.
Catch the ferry to the beaches of Cook's Coast, Coromandel.
At Hot Water Beach, you can dig out your own personal spa from the sand at low tide.
Visit Hahei Cathedral Cove and offshore islands in the Coromandel.
Around the township of Coromandel, beaches are numerous and holiday homes dot the shores.
The volcanic peak, Paku, and offshore views of the jagged Aldermen Islands are the natural focal points of the Tairua area.
The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony offers a unique opportunity to observe the world's smallest penguin.
East Cape - the most easterly point on mainland New Zealand.
Visit the moody west coast beaches and dune lakes of the Horowhenua.
Salty Sightseeing with Sea and Seals at Lake Grassmere.
Peace and tranquillity in the Hokianga, Northland.
The Bay of Islands in Northland are a natural treasure. Explore the many coves, bays, islands and other attractions that abound in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Beaches of luxurious caramel and white sands invite you to swim, snorkel, fish and sail in Doubtless Bay, Northland New Zealand.
Mangawhai Heads and Waipu Township, Northland New Zealand.
The sand stretches for miles along the northern West Coast Beaches in Northland, New Zealand.
Kawhia holiday resort offers harbour tours and fishing. It is also the southernmost stand of the giant New Zealand kauri tree.
Raglan beaches are famous for surf and the annual international surfing competition at Manu Bay (Waireke).
Cape Palliser, home to the largest breeding colony of fur seals in the North Island; and the majestic Putangirua Pinnacles.
Castlepoint and Riversdale - Beaches that are big on scenery.
Tauranga Bay at Cape Foulwind has a seal-breeding colony with seals present year round.
Whataroa and the area surrounding Coastal Okarito provide a sanctuary and feeding grounds for New Zealand's only breeding colony of Kotuku, or white heron.
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