A short visit to Lake Taharoa on New Zealand’s North Island—discover its black waters, white sand dunes, and why it’s a perfect off-the-beaten-path swimming stop.


A short visit to Lake Taharoa on New Zealand’s North Island—discover its black waters, white sand dunes, and why it’s a perfect off-the-beaten-path swimming stop.

Got lost near Hokitika Gorge and found paradise instead! Join our spontaneous sidequest to Dorothy Falls and Lake Kaniere on New Zealand’s wild West Coast.