Looking to get some sand between your toes? According to 100% Pure New Zealand, here are some of the best beaches to head to ...

This beautiful black sand beach, set against the backdrop of the ... a wilderness area on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, about 20 miles southwest of Auckland. This remote and ...

Known for its volcanic black sand and dramatic basalt columns, this beach offers breathtaking views of the North Atlantic. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland ...

Piha Beach in West Auckland is New Zealand’s most famous surf spot for good reason. The swell is awesome and its rugged, moody black-sand beach with rocky outcrops and verdant bush back drop is ...

New Zealand’s Muriwai Black Sand Beach, in Auckland, offers 37 miles of sparkling back sands that are the result of the island’s volcanic past. The color comes form a mixture of iron ...

What makes a beach? You need only four ingredients - sea, sand, sun and shade ... This piece originally appeared in New Zealand Herald Travel here.