Located in the town of Raglan, on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Ngarunui Beach - also known as Ocean Beach, Main Beach, or Wainui Beach—is a long and wide black sand beach. This is one of the most popular surf beaches in Raglan, known for its black sand, which comes from volcanic activity in the region. It has a beautiful backdrop of hills, headlands, wild vegetation, and a coastal forest, with many tree ferns, nikau palm, kawakawa, and kowhai, creating a picturesque setting along the Tasman Sea. This beach is part of Wainui Reserve Bush Park, which is a protected area and is promoted as an ecotourism destination, encouraging sustainable tourism practices that preserve its natural environment and marine life.
