Craig Ford, Wharariki Beach Sunset (PLACES WILDERNESS 2023)

The last light of day illuminates the beautiful dunes of Wharariki Beach as gale force winds whip up the sand along the shoreline and agitate the incoming waves from the Tasman Sea. The magnificent Archway Islands sit almost like a crown at the centre of this rugged and remote West Coast beach located in the South Island of New Zealand. This beach is difficult to get to and can only be accessed on foot, adding to the sense of isolation and wonder that you can experience in this amazing wilderness area.

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