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Bethells Beach - is a coastal community located in the north of the North island, New Zealand. Bethells/Te Henga means sand.... black sand for almost as far as you can see. LOCATION It is approximately 30 kilometres Northwest of Auckland city, on the Tasman Sea . One of several popular resorts in the area (others include Muriwai , Piha and Karekare ), it experiences a population explosion in summer when Aucklanders head to the sea. How to get there: From Scenic Drive, Waitakere Road, Te Henga Road, Bethells Road. "The countryside quickly becomes picturesque with orchards, fruit stands and rolling hills. This area includes many wonderful "walking" (hiking) trails, and the beautiful and wild west coast beaches of Piha, Muriwai and Bethells Beach where Hercules and Xena are filmed." {Link without Title} ACTIVITY
GEOLOGY Sand and Rock, Older volcanic material, with many concretions and layers in the cliff walls. A cave exists at the southern end of the beach. ECOLOGY Close by, a little inland is one of the regions best wetlands…a refuge for wildlife. BLACK SAND BEACH It is also unique because of its black sand, caused by the iron content derived from the ancient volcanoes in the area. Despite this, the area has retained much of its natural beauty and isolation. ART - CLOWN CLASSES AVAILABLE Lisa Brickell promotes her clown classes at the beautiful Aio Wira retreat centre in the Waitakere Ranges, near Bethells Beach on the west coast of Auckland, New Zealand. {Link without Title} EXTERNAL LINKS
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