Te Arai
Horse riders and surfers on Te Arai Beach
Te Arai is a small community on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, near the northern end of the Auckland Region.
Tourism and farming are the predominant activities in the area. Famed for its beautiful beaches and spectacular scenery. Many species of bird life are also found locally, notably the critically endangered New Zealand Fairy Tern of which only 11 breeding pairs are left in the world.
Developers are currently trying to build a series of subdivisions near the beach, including up to 2000 house sections,[1] 2 campgrounds, 12 shops, a golf course and a hotel.
Te Arai Beach is the exact antipode of Gibraltar.
References
- ↑ Thorne, Dylan. Te Arai: We don't want Orewa II, Northern Advocate, 27 April 2006. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
External links
- Te Arai Beach Preservation Society- a group of locals opposing the proposed development of Te Arai beach.
Coordinates: 36°10′S 174°37′E / 36.167°S 174.617°E
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