Shell on Karekare beach. The black sand makes shells really stand out. The lighter specks in the sand are actually tiny flakes of titanium that sparkle in the sun as you walk across the beach.

Photos from my trip to Auckland and Wellington.

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stevensullivan > At the base of the waterfall.

stevensullivan > The stream that emerges from the base of the waterfall.

stevensullivan > Unique house built into the hillside. It probably had 10-15 different levels to it.

stevensullivan > Walking from the waterfall to Karekare Beach.

stevensullivan > Walking from the waterfall to Karekare Beach. Dawn explains the local plants.

stevensullivan > Walking over the dunes to Karekare beach.

stevensullivan > Karekare beach. The 1993 movie The Piano was filmed here. The sand is black due to its volcanic nature, and high iron ore content.

stevensullivan > Shell on Karekare beach. The black sand makes shells really stand out. The lighter specks in the sand are actually tiny flakes of titanium that sparkle in the sun as you walk across the beach.

stevensullivan > More shells on Karekare beach.

stevensullivan > Sand dunes at Karekare beach.

Shell on Karekare beach. The black sand makes shells really stand out. The lighter specks in the sand are actually tiny flakes of titanium that sparkle in the sun as you walk across the beach.

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