As we were driving up to Waitomo on Friday, we stumbled
across a gorgeous black sand beach tucked away next to what looked like a
trailer park. It was the most beautiful beach any of us ever seen, partly
because none of us had ever been to a black sand beach before. After spending a
few minutes wiggling our toes in the superfine, shimmering sand and feeling how
refreshing the water was, we vowed to come back on Sunday and stay for an hour
or two.
We kept our promise to ourselves and returned to “Trailer Park
Beach” on our way home. A few of us went swimming in the huge Pacific Ocean
waves. As an Atlantic coast swimmer, it was very much a different experience
than what I normally see. There were a few people fishing on the beach as well,
and we had to be careful not to get caught in their fishing line. After talking
to them, we found out that they use this thing on the end of their line that
propels it out 2km so that they can catch more fish. While we were there, they
actually caught a baby shark and let us take pictures with it. 
When it was time for us to get back on the road, we were all
bummed about having to leave a place we all thought was so beautiful. I’m sure
if any of us ever have the chance, we’ll come back to that beach. It was
actually pretty easy to find- it’s right off of State Highway 3 before it veers
towards the middle of the North Island. If you ever find yourself in that area,
go looking for it. You won’t be disappointed. 
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