1. Muriwai Beach is a beautiful black sand beach located on the west coast of Auckland, New Zealand. It is approximately 60km away from Auckland city center. The beach stretches for about 60 kilometers and is well-known for its rugged coastline, towering cliffs, and immense beauty. It is an excellent spot for surfing, kite surfing, and fishing. One of the main attractions of the beach is the gannet colony, which is home to approximately 1,200 pairs of gannets that come here to breed every year between August and March. The colony is located at the southern end of the beach and is easily accessible by foot.

2. The beach is open 24/7 and there is no admission fee. It is recommended to visit during daylight hours. There is no phone available at the beach.

3. The most common transportation options to get to Muriwai Beach are by car or bus. If traveling by car, there is a car park available at the beach. If using public transportation, there are daily bus services from Auckland City Center to Muriwai Beach.