New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula beaches of Secret. New Zealand was a place harbouring secret beaches where real life castaways could hide from civilization beneath the shade of cool ferns and caves, on beaches overlooking mysterious islands out at sea. It is also a great destination for those looking to enjoy some nice New Zealand beaches. If you had to name a frontrunner among the best beaches in New Zealand, you would have to consider the sandy stretches at Abel Tasman National Park. Abel Tasman National Park is just west of Nelson, a popular New Zealand vacation spot that boasts its own great beaches. The best New Zealand beaches for swimming are generally found on the east coast. There are some nice spots to take a dip on the west coast. If you want to experience a black sand beach, the North Island's west coast is home to a few that are the result of volcanic eruptions.
