Purakaunui

Bird life around the beach and lagoon area often includes blue penguins, seals, terns, pukeko, herons, spoonbills, and ducks.

Beach Rd, Long Beach, 9081

Known in Maori as Warauwerawera, the small coastal settlement of Long Beach consists mostly of holiday homes giving it an idyllic, sleepy atmosphere.

Long Beach is a rock climer's favorite, the beach boasts 2.4 kilometres of shimmering white sand and coastal rock formations, including a massive cave at the far end of the beach.

The relatively calm surf and out of the way location, make it a great swimming and picnicking spot although there is no surf life-saving patrol on duty here.

Bird life around the beach and lagoon area often includes blue penguins, seals, terns, pukeko, herons, spoonbills, and ducks.