
Small turquoise bay centered on a dramatic offshore 'jumping rock' and clean white sand — great for dynamic action shots, coastal landscapes and intimate seascapes. Best at golden hour (sunrise or sunset) for warm side-light and long shadows; low tide reveals rock platforms and foreground textures. Access via a short, uneven track from a small carpark on Black Jack Road; no entry fee but respect private land signs and local Māori tikanga. Limited facilities, avoid weekends in summer when crowds/

Small turquoise bay centered on a dramatic offshore 'jumping rock' and clean white sand — great for dynamic action shots, coastal landscapes and intimate seascapes. Best at golden hour (sunrise or sunset) for warm side-light and long shadows; low tide reveals rock platforms and foreground textures. Access via a short, uneven track from a small carpark on Black Jack Road; no entry fee but respect private land signs and local Māori tikanga. Limited facilities, avoid weekends in summer when crowds/