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Highlights

  • Cliff-top trails
  • Gannet colony
  • Black sand beach

Proximity

  • by car:

    45 mins from Auckland CBD

Muriwai is an impressive coastline with cliff-top trails to a huge gannet colony, with easy access and viewing platforms that let you get up close.

The gannet colony is in residence from August to March. A windswept rugged coastline stretching 60 kilometres, and interrupted only by streams and rivers, makes Muriwai one of New Zealand's most spectacular black-sand surf beaches. You can hire blokarts, bikes and kites or simply take a stroll along the boardwalk that hugs the coastline and get a dose of fresh ocean air.

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Whether you’re travelling with friends, catching up with locals or simply enjoying some quality time together, Auckland offers plenty of choice when it comes to waterfront dining.

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