intermediate
Bethells Beach, North Island, New Zealand
Bethell's Lagoon/ Te Hanga
Bethells Lagoon (Te Hanga) is a sheltered saltwater lagoon separated from the Tasman Sea by a dramatic black sand beach and rock formations. The calm lagoon water suits intermediate swimmers, though the surrounding ocean is for advanced swimmers only. Visit at high tide for maximum lagoon depth and swimming space.
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Details
- Location
- Bethells Beach, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- lagoon
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- -36.8912, 174.4485