Ninety Mile Beach

Ninety Mile Beach is undoubtedly New Zealand's most famous beach. The enormous stretch of Ninety Mile Beach is nearly enough of an incentive to go. This is particularly true if you are looking for one of New Zealand's top beaches. Ninety Mile Beach offers a five-day fishing competition once a year in late February or early March. Hundreds of fishermen cast from the shore in the hopes of catching the largest snapper, a delectable white-fleshed fish found in New Zealand waters.

With its stunning and seemingly unending coast, the beach is just as epic as it sounds. Surprisingly, the beach is 88 kilometers long and has a lot to offer. Swimming, surfing, kitesurfing, fishing, and other activities are included. Bodyboarding down the spectacular sand dunes is one of the most popular activities, especially among the kids. Digging for tuatua (a local clam) on the beach at low tide is a special treat. The Aupouri Forest, which runs parallel to the shore, gives a cool respite from the sun.

Location: Northland, New Zealand