1. Anchorage Beach
Abel Tasman National Park hub.
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2. Cathedral Cove
Narnia filming location archway.
3. Hahei Beach
Pink shell sand islands.
4. Hot Water Beach
Dig your own thermal spa.
5. Kaiteriteri Beach
Golden sand gateway to Abel Tasman.
6. Karekare Beach
The Piano movie beach.
7. Mount Maunganui Beach
Voted best beach in NZ.
8. Ninety Mile Beach
Endless highway on sand.
9. Ninety Mile Beach
Endless driving beach.
10. Raglan Ngarunui
Black sand surf school.