Castlecliff Beach

Take a trip to this remarkable black sand beach and catch the waves! On a clear day, you can see incredible views of Mt Taranaki.

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Visit the beach on a Thursday Summer's evening to watch the drummers as the sun goes down.

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You can walk all the way from Castlecliff Beach to Kai Iwi Beach during low tide.

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