On the 23rd of May, the Year 13 Geography students went out to Muriwai Beach, located on the west coast of the Auckland Region. The field trip was a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of coastal environments.

Upon arrival, we were immediately able to identify key coastal landforms such as the headland, sea stack, arch, wave-cut notch, and sand dunes. We also examined important coastal processes, including longshore drift—responsible for transporting sediment along the shoreline—and sub-aeolian processes, which shape the dunes.

A highlight of the day was the photo scavenger hunt, which challenged us to work in groups to locate and capture examples of the landforms and processes we had studied. This hands-on activity helped reinforce our classroom learning in an engaging way.

Overall, the trip was both educational and enjoyable. A huge thank you to our teachers—Ms Turanga, Mrs Stockhaus-White, and Miss Drown—for organising such a successful and well-run day.

Written by Kriya D’Sa