Here at Beachionary.com, discovering amazing, breathtaking, unique beaches every day, it is part of our job! Rest assured, we take our job very seriously! Spring has started in the Northern Hemisphere and we would like to take this opportunity to showcase one of our favorite destinations this winter and, that is no other than the beaches of New Zealand. After heavy thought, we selected some of the best beaches for your eyes only. Sit back and enjoy the tour!

(clicking on the beach name will redirect you to the beach page)

 Cathedral Cove, Coromandel Peninsula | New Zealand 

Cathedral Cove or Te Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve stretches over an area of 9 square kilometers. There, you will find a truly spectacular scenery, one of the best that New Zealand's coastline has to offer.  You can approach Cathedral Cove on foot from the western end of Hahei Beach. To fully experience the Reserve, there is the more adventurous Cathedral Cove Walk, a 2.5 km track passing  through Gemstone Bay, Mares Leg and leading to Cathedral Cove. 

 Hot Water Beach,  Coromandel Peninsula | New Zealand  

The beach is famous for its hot springs from an underground river that ends in the Pacific Ocean. In low tide, visitors dig their own spa pools in the sand and lie back in to enjoy the relaxing sensation!

 Ohope Beach, Bay of Plenty| New Zealand

Many consider this as the best beach in New Zealand. Located in the Bay of Plenty , Ohope is 11km of sand overlooking Whale Island, the active volcano of White Island and the coast of East Cape. Conditions at Ohope often favor great surfing!

 Hahei Beach, Mercury Bay | New Zealand

Hahei, named after the Maori chief Hei, is located on the east coast side of the Coromandel Peninsula, between Cooks Beach and Hot Water Beach. Hahei is one of the finest beaches in Coromandel, a popular family holiday destination and in a short distance from majestic Cathedral Cove and the Marine Reserve. 

Wainui Beach, Gisborne| New Zealand

About 6km from the city of Gisborne, Wainui Beach is world famous for its consistency and quality of surf all year round. The part of the beach near Wainui Surf Lifesaving Club is patrolled and fills with families every summer.

 Main Beach, Mount Maunganui | New Zealand

Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach is the beautiful white sandy surfing beach starting from the base of the mountain. The town of Mount Maunganui offers all kinds of accommodation, endless options for dining and entertainment.

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The Beachionary Team

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