What Beaches can I find Paua Shell on in New Zealand?
There are plenty of beaches around New Zealand that you can find Paua Shells on. North Island: The far North Gisborne Taranaki Lower East Coast The entire base of the North Island South Island: Most of the East Coast Bluff Of course you can travel 100’s of miles and never see any Paua Shell at all. Most Paua base themselves on rocky out crops, a lot of people leave their shells on the beach. The easiest way to find places is to inquire at your local Ministry of Agriculture and fisheries office.
