Wharariki Beach, located at the northernmost point of the South Island to the west of Cape Farewell is wild and unpopulated, surrounded by incredible coastal cliffs on both the east and west sides, and home to the New Zealand fur seal, especially seal pups during season. It is the only beach I have personally visited that felt as though I was truly alone with the wilderness .. a place that still felt untouched by humans.

The sandy beach is only accessible via a 25 minute walking track from the end of Wharariki Road and travels over farm paddocks and a small section forest. When you reach the beach you will see the Archway Islands which are a beautiful focal point for photography and look stunning bathed in the last light at sunset and early morning light at sunrise.

Have your wide angle and zoom lens on you for this location.