Photo: Ripiro Beach New Zealand

The beautiful Ripiro Beach extends for miles along the coastline in Kaipara on the North Island of New Zealand.

The golden sand of Ripiro Beach stretches for approximately 100 kilometers along the coastline on the North Island of New Zealand. As far as you can see across the New Zealand landscape, the sand seems to continue on past the horizon to a distance place.

In past history, Ripiro Beach in New Zealand was the locale where many shipwrecks were found. Today you can drive along the beach for about two hours in either direction when the tide is out. It is highly advisable to check the tides before doing so and a 4 wheel drive is recommended. This road trip is one of the most scenic journeys on the North Island and is an adventure which everyone should take.

Many small resorts line Ripiro Beach such as Glinks Gully which is where this particular picture was taken. This seaside resort sits at the most southern end of Ripiro Beach in New Zealand and is the ideal spot to enjoy a peaceful holiday in a very friendly atmosphere. ... continue below the picture...

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... Every year Glinks Gully hosts a sandcastle competition and people of all ages join in the festivities on the beach. The golden sand is perfect for building sandcastles until high tide brings in the ocean waves.

Ripiro Beach at Glinks Gully Seaside Resort, Kaipara, West Coast, Northland, North Island, New Zealand.