Karioitahi Beach
Karioitahi Beach | |
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Sunset at Karioitahi Beach | |
| Coordinates: 37°16′58″S 174°39′15″E / 37.28277°S 174.65403°E | |
| Location | Auckland Region, New Zealand |
| Offshore water bodies | Tasman Sea |
Karioitahi Beach is a black sand beach located in the southwest of the Auckland region, on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. The nearest major town is Waiuku, about 8 km inland.
It is a rugged and windswept environment, popular for activities including surfing, fishing, horse riding, off-road motorcycling and, most notably, paragliding.