




Wharariki Beach
Attraction
4.9 (767 reviews)
Sandy beach accessed by one of three popular hikes & famous for its natural rock arch formation.
Wharariki Beach, Wharariki Road, Pūponga 7073, New Zealand
Highlights from Reviews
• Stunning natural beauty
The beach offers breathtaking, gorgeous, and wild majestic scenery, often described as surreal and screensaver-like.
• Iconic rock formations
Features immense and iconic rock formations, including a famous arch, caves, and sand dunes, known as the Windows wallpaper location.
• Abundant seal sightings
Visitors frequently encounter seals, including pups, often at close proximity, making for a special wildlife viewing experience.
• Unique beach exploration
A vast, clean beach with soft sand, offering opportunities for low-tide cave exploration, beachcombing, and observing unique sand patterns.
• Excellent photo opportunities
The dramatic landscape, rock formations, and stunning sunsets provide exceptional chances for photography.