If you crave solitude and ample space, this beach is perfect for you. Ideal for long walks and enjoying the sunset, we also noticed some people fishing there. It's conveniently located less than 30 minutes from the turnoff at SH23 (via Te Mata Road, then onto Ruapuke Road). The final stretch of the road is gravel and can be narrow in spots. From the parking area, it's a brief walk through the dunes to reach the beach (make sure to stick to the well-trodden path to avoid harming the plants). On hot days, bring jandals as the black sand can get extremely hot and burn your feet.
参观完新娘面纱瀑布后,我们决定绕道去这个海滩。尽管到达那里的碎石路崎岖不平,但它绝对符合我们的期望。我们犯了一个错误,先开车到南端,不得不携带所有装备绕沙丘行驶 10 分钟才能到达海滩。带着两个孩子,这是一项艰巨的任务。不过,如果继续向北行驶5分钟,就会到达North End Road,那里的停车场就在海滩旁边,方便多了。