That's right folks, due to the narrow stretch of land between the east and west coast of North Island, its easy to enjoy time on both coasts within one day. Hence, you can plan a refreshing morning swim in the waters surrounding the east coast of Auckland and head out to rustic surroundings of the west coast, complete with exotic black sand beaches, for a thrilling round of surfing. It does not have to be in that order though, choose which ever works for you.