Muriwai Beach
A black sand surf beach on Auckland's west coast, backed by dunes and pine forest. A gannet colony nests on the cliffs at the southern end between August and March, with thousands of birds close enough to see from the viewing platforms.
- Where
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -36.8300, 174.4350
Get the Muriwai Beach stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Muriwai Beach. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Auckland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Muriwai Beach
Piha 14 km
A wild black sand surf beach on Auckland's west coast, guarded by the sharp rock of Lion Rock. It is one of the best known beaches in the country for surf lifesaving and a popular day trip from the city.
Waitakere Ranges 17 km
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Mount Eden 29 km
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Sky Tower 29 km
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St Patrick's Basilica Auckland 29 km
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Auckland Art Gallery 30 km
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Questions
Where is Muriwai Beach?
Muriwai Beach is in Auckland, New Zealand. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Piha (14 km), Waitakere Ranges (17 km), Auckland Harbour Bridge (28 km).
How do I get the Muriwai Beach stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Muriwai Beach and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Auckland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Muriwai Beach before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Auckland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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