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High tide, Muriwai (3rd of 3)

High tide, Muriwai

Auckland’s west coast beaches are popular among surfcasters. Many have drowned when freak waves have swept them from the rocks, so experienced surfcasters now bolt themselves to the rocks with ropes. This man had a lucky escape.

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New Zealand Herald
Photograph by Paul Estcourt

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How to cite this page:

Margaret McClure. 'Auckland region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/auckland-region/14/1/3