Punakaiki
Punakaiki lies on the rugged (and somewhat remote) west coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The beach and small community are surrounded by Paparoa National Park. We spent a couple of days in good weather at the beach, but also explored the trails, headlands, hills, and beaches of the area.
We also hiked the trails of Paparoa National Park, a follow-up article to come.