Wharariki Beach

Beach · Puponga

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The Best New Zealand Beaches

"Near Nelson, Wharariki Beach is famous for its Archway Islands and is a site for exploring sea caves and sand dunes. It's a spot for horseback riding and seal spotting." - Madeline Bilis Madeline Bilis Madeline Bilis is a writer, editor, and guidebook author based in New England. She has a soft spot for brutalist buildings and a degree in journalism from Emerson College. She was previously an

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Wharariki Road, Pūponga 7073, New Zealand Get directions

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