Whatipu Beach as seen from the Omanawanui Track in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Just about an hour drive from Auckland. Perfect black sand beaches and beautiful blue skies!

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Last weekend some friends and I walked the #Omanawanui track out at #Whatipu. The views were glorious!

There are a lot of stairs to climb and a small rocky section to clamber over. Most of the track is exposed with only a short section having tree coverage.

Be aware the road out there is... interesting... Gravel, windy, barely fits two cars in some spots, no barriers with shear drops.

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