Karioitahi Beach

Franklin, Italy

Karioitahi Beach is a black sand beach located in the southwest of the Auckland region, on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. The nearest major town is Waiuku, about 8 km inland. It is a rugged and windswept environment, popular for activities including surfing, fishing, horse riding, off

-road motorcycling and, most notably, paragliding.

Listen to the audio guide for Karioitahi Beach Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off