Tuatapere - a community living on natures edge
Gemstone Beach is known for its constant state of change from sand to stones with the storms and tides. Semi-precious gems such as garnet, jasper, quartz and nephrite can often be found on the beach.
Gemstone Beach
Originally known by Māori as “Aropaki Beach”, travellers are welcome to take a pebble or two as a remembrance of their visit.
Sign posted about ½ kilometre north of Orepuki.
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Do you need to go to Gemstone Beach at low tide?
The best time would be somewhere below half tide.