Located on the western coast of the North Island in the Far North region of New Zealand, Ahipara Beach is a long and wide, beige sand beach with many rocky portions. This beach is positioned at the southern end of the iconic Ninety Mile Beach and has a spectacular backdrop of sand dunes, scrubland, wild vegetation, and a few oceanfront buildings, creating a picturesque setting along the Shipwreck Bay. This famous beach is promoted as an ecotourism destination, encouraging sustainable tourism practices that preserve its natural environment and marine life.
The rugged west coast of Northland was historically perilous for ships due to its strong currents, shifting sands, and unpredictable weather. Many of the shipwrecks were reported to date back to the 19th and early 20th centuries when Ahipara Beach was one of the key maritime routes. Some shipwreck remains can still be seen at low tide near the beach.
