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          Photos: Stunning sunset captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock

          Photos: Stunning sunset captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock
          Tony Skilling

          Tony Skilling

          7 July 2026

          Taranaki SunsetWeather Back Beach
          A stunning Taranaki sunset was captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock by photographer Tony Skilling.

          ☀️ A stunning Taranaki sunset tonight. Captured near Back Beach / Paritutu Rock.

          📸 Tony Skilling - Taranaki Media

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