Native Forest, Karekare
Karekare beach sits at the edge of the forested Waitakere Ranges, west of Auckland. Hiking trails allow visitors to explore this peaceful green world, where giant kauri trees and waterfalls provide countless photo opportunities. From Karekare, the Ahuahu Track leads north to huge sea views and quite forest groves alive with fantails and native wood pigeons.
Credit Tourism New Zealand
Image credit Ben Crawford www.bencrawford.co.nz