Top 50 Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand
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Top 50 Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand

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  • Piha Beachtop_1
    4.3/5
    󰺂4.7
    Piha
    Highlights:
    Feel the stormy seas on the black sand beach
    󱓊Unlimited fun with wave surfing
    󱨠26% positive reviews
  • Moeraki Boulders Beachtop_2
    4.4/5
    󰺂6.1
    Hampden
    Highlights:
    󱨜Geological wonders witness the mystery of the ancient ocean
    󰋄Play in the cool seawater at the Seal Reef Area
  • Milford Sound / Piopiotahitop_3
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.5
    Milford Sound
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    See marine life up close on a boat
    󱨜Explore the Glacier Fjords and Natural Wonders
    󱨠Saved by 192 users󱨠167 positive reviews
  • Hokitika Beach Sign
    4
    4.5/5
    󰺂4.9
    Hokitika
  • Takapuna Beach
    5
    4.4/5
    󰺂4.3
    Auckland.North Shore
    Highlights:
    Enjoy diverse water activities in pristine waters
    󰋄Clear waters and golden sands
    󱨠28% positive reviews
  • Mission Bay
    6
    4.3/5
    󰺂4.7
    Auckland
    Highlights:
    󱓊Enjoy summer water fun at Mission Bay
    Swim safely in the natural ocean pool
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    7
    4.5/5
    󰺂9.1
    2865.23
    Waitomo Caves
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Listen to echoes in Cathedral Cave
    Take a boat and enjoy the wonderful firefly scenery in the underground river
    󱨠Saved by 535 users󱨠350 positive reviews
  • Muriwai Gannet Colony
    8
    4.2/5
    󰺂4.5
    Muriwai
    Highlights:
    󱓊Muriwai Beach Summer Surfing Paradise
    Snorkel with pelicans
    󱨠38% positive reviews
  • Caroline Bay Association
    9
    4.5/5
    󰺂4.3
    Timaru
    trip best small logoNo. 16 of Night Attractions in New Zealand
    Highlights:
    Azure waters complement soft sandy beaches
    󰋄Enjoy family fun in the feature pool
  • Lake Wānaka
    10
    4.6/5
    󰺂6.7
    Minaret Bay
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Enjoy water sports in the clear lake water
    󱨜Lonely Tree Photo Hotspot

What Cool Water Escapes are there in New Zealand?
These are all Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand:Piha Beach, Moeraki Boulders Beach, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi, Hokitika Beach Sign, Takapuna Beach
What are some highly-rated Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand?
Some highly-rated Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand include:Piha Beach:4.3, Moeraki Boulders Beach:4.4, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi:4.6, Hokitika Beach Sign:4.5, Takapuna Beach:4.4
At what locations in New Zealand can Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand be found?
The Cool Water Escapes in New Zealand are mainly located in:Piha Beach:Piha, Moeraki Boulders Beach:Hampden, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi:Milford Sound, Hokitika Beach Sign:Hokitika, Takapuna Beach:Auckland
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