12 miles of golden sand stretches along the South Pacific Ocean at Porangahau Beach. The name comes from the M?ori language meaning night (po) retreat (rangahau). This beach is close to the mouth of the Porangahau River. Both locations are known as great places to swim, fish and play water sports.
The beach is also close to a hill named Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, or Taumata by locals. It is the second-longest place name in the world.
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12 miles of golden sand stretches along the South Pacific Ocean at Porangahau Beach. The name comes from the M?ori language meaning night (po) retreat (rangahau). This beach is close to the mouth of the Porangahau River. Both locations are known as great places to swim, fish and play water sports.
The beach is also close to a hill named Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, or Taumata by locals. It is the second-longest place name in the world.
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Porangahau, Hawkes Bay | Porangahau, Hawkes Bay | Current Status | ||||
Blackhead, Hawkes Bay | Blackhead, Hawkes Bay | Current Status | ||||
Aramoana, Hawkes Bay | Aramoana, Hawkes Bay | Current Status | ||||
Aramoana, Hawkes Bay | Aramoana, Hawkes Bay | Current Status |
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