The sceneries are reflected not only in the sea but also on the shores. The beaches in New Zealand are both lively and remote. They reflect completely different and unique sceneries due to their different geographical locations. Let's look at these popular beaches together.

Walk on the beach when the tide rises, and watch the waves lapping the shore; dig up th earth for a pile when the tide goes out, and sit in the sand enjoying the hot spring, as well as the overhead stars scattering the sky. All these bring you a wonderful night. This is the Hot Water Beach, a pearl in mercury bay on the Coromandel Peninsula.

There is natural hot water on the beach, thus the name of the beach. Dig a big hole, and a hot spring will come out. You can put on your bathing suit and then directly sit in it to feel the heat of the hot spring. Therefore, many parents will take children to the beach for playing. But it is necessary to notify that the temperature of the sandpit water will be very high. Please be careful of burning.

Imagine what will the coastal landscape be when boundless yellow sand meets the boundless blue water? From Ahipara to Scott Point, five kilometers south of Cape Maria van Diemen, a world-famous 90-mile Beach stretches here. But its real length is 88 kilometers.

This beach is a highway officially. However, it is only suitable for four-wheel drive vehicles, and common taxis are not allowed to drive on this sandy beach, mainly for security reasons. A more convenient way is to take a travel bus from Kaitaia, and enjoy the flower-like sceneries.

Everything from surf fishing, swimming to sand skiing are provided on this beach. Next to the beach is the Aupouri Forest. It is a perfect place for visitors to cool off in the hot sun. In the last week of February, an annual five-day fishing competition is held here. Thousands of people flock to the beach to compete.

This beach is also named Moeraki Boulders Beach, which is famous for Moeraki Boulders. It is located on the east coast of the Otago Peninsula, and it has spectacular and rare ball-shaped boulders and unique star gazing location. All these makes this beach a perfect combination of rare boulders and stars.

These mysterious ball-shaped boulders are scattered around the beach, each weighing several tons and reaching more than two meters in height. Scientists explain that the boulders are the calcite nodules formed 65 million years ago.

The golden ages of photography are early morning and late evening. The sun shines on the rocks, providing excellent opportunities for photographing.

Piha Beach, located on the west coast of Auckland, seems to have an innate wild, ever-changing rocky terrain, and an endless volcanic landscape. In addition, there are mysterious forces from the ocean, namely the world-famous waves providing perfect geographical conditions for surfers.

The most attraction of the waves here is the consistency of the rip and current. This causes the waves to peel off, giving longer time to surfers, and making this beach one of the safest beaches on the west coast of Auckland. This beach is suitable for beginners and swimmers.

This beach is located at the end of the Fox Glacier. Through the rain forest, you can drive quietly west and see the stunning coastline. The quartz river rocks are scattered around the coastline; unlike other beaches in New Zealand, Gillispie Beach reflects its domineering and unruly spirit with gravel all over the ground.

It is a good place to enjoy the sunrise and sunset here. When the sun falls into the sea, the mountains turn golden. A touch of orange rises from the sea during the day, and the white waves are softer against the nearby Fox Glacier

You can also visit the nearby heritage of the mining era after appreciating the coastal scenery, including cemeteries of the miners and tailings mounds. You can visit this beach and return within 2-3 hours basically.

The integration of jagged rocks, powerful waves, and golden sandy beaches has created the peculiar landscape of Scott Beach, which makes it a star attraction in Kahurangi National Park.

Camping on Paihia Beach and enjoying the relaxing coastal time, you can walk down the beach hand in hand with your lover or take a boat out to sea alone; in the meantime, Pahia is also an excellent place to explore the Bay of Islands

New Truman Beach, having idyllic white sand beaches, largely covered with native shrubs, is like a melodious violin song written on the Coromandel Peninsula. Here, you can embrace the blue sky and sea, get away from the noise, and enjoy a moment of peace.

Located in Golden Bay, Waraliki Beach is famous for its unique arch islands. The huge rocks and dunes in various shapes on the beach are like the art works preserved by God on earth. Just enjoy pristine and beautiful coastal scenery here.

Ellens Beach is one of more remote beaches in New Zealand, like a shy girl hiding out on the Otago Peninsula. When you travel to uncover her mysterious veil, you will be shocked by what you see. Of course, you can also see yellow-eyed penguin, seals, and sea lions here.