We have this interesting situation in NZ - as you may know we are basically a country of three skinny islands - and so enjoy a very long coastline. Not so special? Well the odd thing is all down the west coast of our country the sands are black - iron ore of quite good quality. Down the east coast the sands are golden/white.
The west coast beaches are dark and wild - magical, atmospheric places. The east coast beaches are stunningly beautiful too - but have a more pleasant welcoming ambience.
When I was a small child we would take a magnet to the Piha - a west coast beach famous for its surf break - and we would put the magnet to the sand and watch the grains jump onto the magnet.
However I also remember jumping out of the car in excitement and running down towards the water, only to be terrified as the very hot black sand burned the soles of my feet. Sandals are a must when walking on iron sand on a sunny day!
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