Parasurfing

Muriwai is famous for its black sand beach. The black sand was created by volcanic activity, and apparently it’s very hot to walk on in the summer. However, the beach is 60 km long and is very popular with surfers. One afternoon we walked for a long distance up the beach to watch the parasurfers practicing their sport. They ride the air currents parallel to the beach and sometimes take giant leaps into the air and do somersaults, supported by the parachutes.