Turakirae Head Scientific Reserve located on the southern coast of Wainuiomata in New Zealand, is renowned for its geological...
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A beach is a landform along the coast of an ocean, sea, lake, or river, consisting of loose particles, such as sand or pebbles. Beaches are created by the action of waves and currents, which deposit sediment along the shoreline. Beaches can also be formed by the erosion of cliffs or the accumulation of sediment in the shallows.
This view shows rocks that once formed the coastline prior to the 1855 Wairarapa earthquake. The powerful 8.2 magnitude...
A sign notifying walkers that they are entering the Turakirae Head Scientific Reserve. Situated on the southern coast of...
A view of the rugged coastline and native vegetation on the southern North Island, specifically in Wainuiomata. This section...
A view of the Petone CBD in Lower Hutt, with Wellington Harbour in sight and the Lower Hutt suburb...
View of Petone as seen from the Lower Hutt suburb of Korokoro. You can see Petone’s CBD and Wellington...
On this winter day from the Petone foreshore, you can see low clouds hovering beneath the hills that encircle...
Looking at the main beach in Oriental Bay in Wellington. The beach is popular due to its close proximity...
Looking at Oriental Bay Beach with downtown Wellington in the background. This close proximity to the city center makes...
Looking at Wellington Harbour from Oriental Bay. The trees in view are Norfolk Pines which are native to Norfolk...
During summertime, visitors flock to Oriental Bay Beach in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. This beach is situated...
Looking at the Porirua suburb of Plimmerton, located north of Porirua City. The suburb is a favorite place to...
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