Karioitahi Beach

Karioitahi Beach
Sunset at Karioitahi Beach
Sunset at Karioitahi Beach
Karioitahi Beach is located in New Zealand
Karioitahi Beach
Karioitahi Beach
Coordinates: 37°16′58″S 174°39′15″E / 37.28277°S 174.65403°E / -37.28277; 174.65403 (Karioitahi Beach)
LocationAuckland Region, New Zealand
Offshore water bodiesTasman Sea

Karioitahi Beach is a black sand beach located in the southwest of the Auckland region, on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. The nearest major town is Waiuku, about 8 km inland.

It is a rugged and windswept environment, popular for activities including surfing, fishing, horse riding, off-road motorcycling and, most notably, paragliding.