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Stunning sunset captured near Back Beach and Paritutu Rock

Tony Skilling

7 July 2026

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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.

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