Waves Crash over the rocks at Mermaid Pools on the Tutukaka Coast, Northern New Zealand. Tides and timing are key to witnessing this magical sight

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In this location, a crystal clear pool surrounded by a wall of rocks is the only thing between you and a treacherous tide

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Size: 4608px × 3072px
Location: Mermaid Pool, Matapouri, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Shaun Harlow / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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