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Back Beach
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Address: New Plymouth, New Zealand
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roaming_kiwi58christchurch- RowanT113Auckland Central, New Zealand
Beautiful spot
Well worth a visit. Run, slide down the North end sand dunes, (take cardboard or a boogie board) on the black sand beach or just watch the local surfers. Sunset is the best time but cooler
Reviewed on /Date(1609142655000+0800)/ 
simimathewwwBack Beach Taranaki
Beautiful view of the sunset over the horizon. Grab a picnic mat and some snacks and you can sit on the grass and enjoy the colours of dawn.
Reviewed on /Date(1582178375000+0800)/- Gavan27
Very black beach
Went there a couple of times while staying near New Plymouth. Very attractive looking out at the islands; very black sand; good for a walk.
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carol JWellington, New ZealandCaptivating views and sunsets
Captivating panoramic views from the top and bottom. There is more than one access to this beautiful west coast beach. Park car at top and walk the steps to beach. Black sand so bring your jandals i...
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Scenic views
Back Beach is below the Paritutu Centennial Park, to the southwest of Paritutu Rock. You can climb down to the beach via steps built against the cliff. The sand is very dark. There are views out to th...