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Karioitahi Beach

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Karioitahi Beach
Karioitahi Beach. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Karioitahi Beach is a black sand beach located in the southwest of the Auckland region, on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. The nearest major town is Waiuku, about 8 km inland.

It is a rugged and windswept environment, popular for activities including surfing, fishing, horse riding, off-road motorcycling and, most notably, paragliding.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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