Ripiro Beach, Black sand beach in Northland, New Zealand.
The 107-kilometer stretch of Ripiro Beach extends along the west coast between Hokianga Harbour and Kaipara Harbour, featuring high sand dunes.
The Battle of Moremonui occurred near Ripiro Beach in 1807, marking the first Māori conflict involving muskets and initiating the Musket Wars.
The beach holds significance for Māori communities who utilized this coastal route for transportation and trade before European settlement in New Zealand.
Visitors can access Ripiro Beach through State Highway 12, with the town of Dargaville providing accommodations, restaurants, and essential services.
Between 1834 and 1994, Ripiro Beach recorded 110 shipwrecks, including the French Corvette L'Alcmene in 1851 and yacht Askoy in 1994.
GPS coordinates: -36.02548,173.80752
Latest update: March 20, 2025 00:30
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