Top 50 Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand
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Top 50 Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand

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  • Piha Beachtop_1
    󰺂4.7
    Piha
    Highlights:
    Feel the stormy seas on the black sand beach
    󱓊Unlimited fun with wave surfing
    󱨠26% positive reviews
    4.3/5
    yangduoduo17yangduoduo17

    We visited this hotel on a weekend evening last summer with the idea of ​​watching the sunset over fish and chips. This plan went wrong when we discovered that all nearby food was only serving ice cream as all kitchens were closed for the season! The beach was very interesting with the sunset climbing over the dunes and the long white clouds symbolizing New Zealand on the horizon. A few brave men in wetsuits were out surfing and others were walking their dogs on the beach.

  • Moeraki Boulders Beachtop_2
    󰺂6.1
    Hampden
    Highlights:
    󱨜Geological wonders witness the mystery of the ancient ocean
    󰋄Play in the cool seawater at the Seal Reef Area
    4.4/5
    yccuiyccui

    # Driving overseas team around New Zealand The Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand are known as the "mysterious stone balls" and remain an unsolved mystery. The diameters of these huge stone balls range from 0.5 meters to more than two meters, and the weight reaches several tons. Moeraki Beach is therefore known as "one of the most magical beaches in the world", "one of the top ten mysterious places in the world" and "the mysterious place in the geological world".

  • Milford Sound / Piopiotahitop_3
    󰺂8.5
    Milford Sound
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    See marine life up close on a boat
    󱨜Explore the Glacier Fjords and Natural Wonders
    󱨠Saved by 192 users󱨠167 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Milford Sound is like a magical movie! When you are on a boat, giant waterfalls on both sides of the river crash into the emerald sea from the cliffs, such as Stirling Falls, and the water vapor hits you with rainbows. The steep cliffs are covered with moss, seals lie lazily on the rocks, and the snow-capped peaks in the distance are looming in the clouds. It is even more amazing when it rains and fogs, the mountain peaks are shrouded in mist, the sea is dark blue, as if the whole world is quiet and only the sound of water remains. It is so shocking!

  • Hokitika Beach Sign
    4
    󰺂4.9
    Hokitika
    4.5/5
    旅の径旅の径

    If you haven't taken a photo with the driftwood decoration "HOKITIKA", you have not been to Hokitika or the west coast of the South Island. The first page of the Hokitika tourism brochure compiled by the New Zealand Tourism Board is a photo of the sunset accompanied by "HOKIDIKA". Walk west from the town's clock tower for 3 minutes, pass through a small gatehouse, and Hokitika Beach is right in front of you, with the whistling sea breeze and the surging waves hitting the black stone beach. The driftwood decoration and the stone green sofa not far away are the most eye-catching objects on the beach. When there are many tourists, they consciously line up to check in. The residents of the town are almost obsessed with the driftwood "HOKIDIKA". Whenever a strong wind destroys part or all of the decoration, they must use the driftwood branches available everywhere on the beach to repair it as new within 24 hours.

  • Takapuna Beach
    5
    󰺂4.3
    Auckland.North Shore
    Highlights:
    Enjoy diverse water activities in pristine waters
    󰋄Clear waters and golden sands
    󱨠28% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    多多多多

    This beach is my favorite beach to go to. Every time I go here I see people surfing in the water, dogs walking, kids playing and beautiful houses along the beach. There are swings along the beach to sit and listen to the sound of the ocean and clear your mind, if you want to get out and about I highly recommend going to this beach, grab a coffee anywhere along the street and look down and watch your troubles wash away.

  • Mission Bay
    6
    󰺂4.7
    Auckland
    Highlights:
    󱓊Enjoy summer water fun at Mission Bay
    Swim safely in the natural ocean pool
    4.3/5
    D了个YD了个Y

    Mission Bay is located east of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, and is only 8 kilometers away from the city center. It is the most convenient beach to reach near Auckland. The Labour Party Memorial is on the west side. It is very lively here every weekend. Not surprisingly, Mission Bay should be the most entertaining beach around Auckland. There are many marine activities in Mission Bay and many activities on the beach, such as sunbathing, picnicking, playing in the sand, etc. Here you can also see the panoramic view of Auckland Harbor. As an urban beach so close to the city, all of this is enviable.

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    7
    󰺂9.1
    28.09
    Waitomo Caves
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Listen to echoes in Cathedral Cave
    Take a boat and enjoy the wonderful firefly scenery in the underground river
    󱨠Saved by 535 users󱨠350 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    iQOO🐮iQOO🐮

    와이토모 반딧불이 동굴의 경험은 매우 마법입니다. 동굴에 들어서면 주변이 어둡고 조용하며 머리 위의 반딧불만이 별처럼 깜박입니다. 배에 앉아 미끄러지듯 청록색 빛을 올려다보면 마치 은하수에 떠 있는 것 같다. 전체 과정은 매우 조용하고 설명도없고 시끄럽지 않으며 물 소리와 빛과 그림자 만있어 사람들이 꿈결 같은 분위기에 완전히 빠져들게합니다. 짧지 만 잊을 수 없습니다.

  • Muriwai Gannet Colony
    8
    󰺂4.5
    Muriwai
    Highlights:
    󱓊Muriwai Beach Summer Surfing Paradise
    Snorkel with pelicans
    󱨠38% positive reviews
    4.2/5
    多多多多

    The kids loved it, it was great! Although it was a bit boring on the way because it took more than an hour to drive, it was worth it when we got there! The beach, gannets, the sea, everything, it was great. At the end of the trip, the kids could play in a play gound for a while, it was fun!!! The only small drawback was that the bird droppings were a bit smelly.

  • Caroline Bay Association
    9
    󰺂4.3
    Timaru
    trip best small logoNo. 16 of Night Attractions in New Zealand
    Highlights:
    Azure waters complement soft sandy beaches
    󰋄Enjoy family fun in the feature pool
    4.5/5
    travelererertravelererer

    Caroline Bay is really picturesque. We were driving by and passed by this bay, so we stopped here to enjoy the sea breeze and look at the scenery. It was really comfortable and relaxing.

  • Lake Wānaka
    10
    󰺂6.7
    Minaret Bay
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Enjoy water sports in the clear lake water
    󱨜Lonely Tree Photo Hotspot
    4.6/5
    yccuiyccui

    Wanaka Lake is the fourth largest lake in New Zealand. It is the location of the popular tourist attraction, a lonely tree, about 70km northwest of the destination, Queenstown. The tree in my mind should look like Figure 5, but in the season without rain, "loneliness" can be so close to us [snickering]. It was dusk when we arrived in Queenstown. ​

What Cool Water Escapes are there in New Zealand?
These are all Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand:Piha Beach, Moeraki Boulders Beach, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, Hokitika Beach Sign, Takapuna Beach
What are some highly-rated Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand?
Some highly-rated Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand include:Piha Beach:4.3, Moeraki Boulders Beach:4.4, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi:4.6, Hokitika Beach Sign:4.5, Takapuna Beach:4.4
At what locations in New Zealand can Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand be found?
The Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand are mainly located in:Piha Beach:Piha, Moeraki Boulders Beach:Hampden, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi:Milford Sound, Hokitika Beach Sign:Hokitika, Takapuna Beach:Auckland
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