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Auckland Beaches: Muriwai
The rocks of Muriwai belong to the gannets, fur seals and terns.
This is one of the few places in the world where gannets will nest on
the mainland.
From September to March the birds settle on the point and the rocky pillar that rises beside it, as well as an island further offshore, A track leads south over the rocks to their colony, and in the skies above they whirl on the updrafts with hangliders. Around the bend in Maori Bay, rock fanciers can examine the cliffs for
radiating volcanic
formations known as pillow lava.
To the north the surf rolls up onto a long, broad beach lined with pines
to stop the dunes blowing
inland. Nearby there are walks through Muriwai Regional Park, a golf
course and horseridng
The Way50 minutes drive from central Auckland. Take the North-Western motorway. hollow Route 16 through Kumeu to Waimauku, and turn left onto Muriwai Road, which runs into Motutara Road. A caution: These beaches are inviting but rough. Be careful in the water and on the rocks - see The Rules.
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 Exclusive Sanctuary on the West Coast - Holiday Home. Exclusive Sanctuary on the West Coast is set in Muriwai Beach and offers a restaurant, a garden and barbecue...  Auckland City and West Coast Tour - Half-day Tour - Auckland. Starting from $287.50 per person. Spend the morning visiting the best location spots in Auckland and after lunch we head to the Arataki Visitors Centre...
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