Chrystals Beach
Name |
Chrystals Beach |
Location |
Milton |
Co-ordinates |
1375950 4880277 |
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Configuration |
Linear |
Distance |
1.5 km |
Status |
Off-leash |
Grade |
Easy |
Access |
From SH1 in Milton, take Forsyth Road southwards, do a left and a right turn at the end onto Glenledi Road, and head south for ca 11 km then right down Irishmans Road. At the end, turn left and park just before the small settlement at the end of the road. |
Description |
This sandy beach is bounded at the eastern end by a rocky headland, which is worth ex-ploring when the tide's right, and at the western end by a stream. In between, though, there's a lovely long stretch of golden sand, backed by a strip of mature sand dune - a much under-appreciated and neglected habitat in New Zealand. Plenty of dog-running space, and a delightful place to wile away an afternoon. With some rock-hopping, you can also walk to Bull Creek from here (a distance of about 6 km). |
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