Wharariki Beach Tours and Activities

Rippled Sand and rock formations at Wharariki Beach, Nelson, North Island, New Zealand

This is Wharariki Beach at sunset.

On the South Island of New Zealand we drove to the Northern tip at Farewell Point where Capt. James Cook said farewell to these islands on his way to Australia. This beach is just amazing, with little seal pups playing in the rock pools at low tide and these amazing rocks offshore. Best time to photograph these rocks is when the tide is going out and along the beach to the West. Only a short 1km walk from the car park. #OnTheRoad

One of the most incredible sides to the northern tip of the South Island is how beaches and sand dunes quickly give way to lush green rolling hills - Wharariki Beach is definitely a part of our @airnzgrabaseat adventure we will return to.

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Farewell Spit

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Farewell Spit during your trip to Farewell Spit?

Such a peaceful place. Especially lucky when you get there in the morning, the sun just coming out from behind the clouds and no one around!

Te Waikoropupu Springs

5/5(25 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Te Waikoropupu Springs, a lovely green space in Takaka. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Cape Farewell

5/5(15 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Puponga when you spend time at Cape Farewell. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Collingwood Recreation Ground

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Collingwood Recreation Ground, a lovely green space in Collingwood. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Milnthorpe Park

5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Milnthorpe Park, a lovely green space in Milnthorpe. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

Te Anaroa Caves

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Te Anaroa Caves during your travels in Rockville. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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