Muriwai Beach

You should dedicated at least half a day to this trip. Odds are you'll rent a car to get here, so i'd recommend taking the time to enjoy the following things: black sand beach, views of Muriwai Colony, and the shoreline where powerful waves crash against the rugged rocks. Come here if you're looking for something outdoorsy to do in Auckland.

Muriwai Beach is a beautiful, black sand, windswept beach on Auckland's wild west coast.

Intensive phobias cautiously enter the bird island on the black sandy beach of Muriwai. Driving more than 40 kilometers from downtown Auckland, you can reach a coastal scenic spot in less than an hour. The locals call it Muriwai Beach, which is the best black sand beach in Auckland. The first time I saw the black sand beach was very special. In fact, except for the unusual color, it was just like the yellow sand beach. It is said that the formation of black sand beach was related to volcanism. The sand is not delicate, and I still prefer the white, delicate and soft beaches of the Maldives. This is rated as one of the top 30 beautiful scenery in the world. I think the main score may not be this black beach, but the rocks and habitats on the coast. There are hundreds and thousands of birds above ❗Really, overwhelming birds ❗Intensive phobias, be careful❗ However, when the sun sets in the evening, this free scenic spot is really a movie. Personal recommendation index: Popular science time: The professional name of the bird on this "Bird Island" is Gannet. From August to March of the following year, thousands of gannets fly from Australia to the Bird Island in Auckland to build nests and lay eggs. Detailed address: 428 Motutara Rd Waitakere, Muriwai Beach, Auckland 0881, New Zealand. Transportation strategy: There is no bus service here. It is recommended to go by car or chartered car. ⏰Opening hours: all day tickets: free Estimated duration: 2 hours practical tips1⃣️It is recommended to come about an hour before sunset, you can see the beautiful beach sunset, super filming, many newcomers take wedding photos here~2⃣️must remember❗ Beware of gifts from gannets ❗ is bird droppings from the sky wearing a hat or holding an umbrella, bird droppings on the hair is really compelling (don’t ask me why I know) 3⃣️The black beach is also very suitable for surfing 4⃣️Good luck If you do, you can also see the lazy and plump sea leopard screaming there

Muriwai Beach in Auckland is also known as the black beach. The beaches on the coast here are gray-black, which has a completely different effect from the general white beach. In fact, the sand quality of the black beach is also very delicate, and it is also very soft when you step on it. There are not many tourists here. It is definitely a good place to take pictures.

North Island, a famous bird island less than 80 kilometers from Auckland, is a popular tourist destination and ranked by National Geographic as one of the 30 must-see attractions in the world. Bird Island of New Zealand has three highlights: 1. This is a gannet colony, every August to the next March, there will be thousands of gannet nesting here, they are densely resting on the reef, visitors can see them up close. Especially when the sunset, see them flying in the sea, quite "falling the sun and lonely flying, autumn water together long day one color". 2. The beach here is very special, is black. The foot on the beach, is very delicate feeling, At sunset, the black sand is shining in the sunset. Surfing, paragliding, even motorcycles and horseback riding can be done here. Wear a red skirt to take pictures, definitely a big movie. 3, there is the most beautiful sunset. Black beach creates beautiful mirror images at sunset, very memorable. Travel to New Zealand, don't miss Bird Island! Tickets; free way to arrive: self-driving