Black sand and burnt feet: Navigating the West Coast beaches of New Zealand

New Zealand rocksNew Zealand is a country of contrasts. From the rolling hills of the North to the majestic, snow capped peaks of the South, it truly is a place of epic variations. Where the East is home to smooth waves and white sand, the West is united by jet black coastlines and turbulent waters loved by surfers worldwide. Both are as beautiful as the other, and can leave you breathless with wonder or lifeless if care is not taken.

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Photo Essay: Top 6 Beaches in Australia

by Brooke | August 15th, 2011 | WhyGoAustralia

With thousands of kilometers of shoreline surrounding the entire country, is it really possible to pick the top 6 beaches in Australia? I have been given the task, and I’ve gone back and forth on how I should choose for this post because… well… some beaches are great for certain things where others might be lacking. Do I go for most secluded? Best surf? Most populated or best location?

Australia has beaches coming out of its ears, so I turned to my Twitter and Facebook followers for assistance when choosing the top 6:

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