Piha plages

Piha Beach is an ideal weekend escape to immerse yourself in nature. This black sand beach offers great spots to relax, read a book, have a picnic, or, for the more adventurous, go surfing. The water is crystal clear and exceptionally clean. However, finding parking on weekends can be challenging.

This coastal walk near Piha is truly amazing. It takes about 45 minutes to drive there from Auckland. As you walk through the native forest, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the coast on your way to the secluded Whites Beach. To access the beach, it's best to combine the Marawhara trail, starting at North Piha near the surf lifesaving club, with Whites Track. This route will take you about 40-60 minutes and involves some climbing on a well-maintained trail. From there, it's a pleasant 30-minute downhill walk to Whites Beach. If you want to return, you can take the Laird Thomson Track, which will lead you back to North Piha and also includes the Te Waha Point Lookout. However, it's important to note that swimming is not advised at this beach due to its dangerous surf, strong riptides, and hidden rocks.

Nous avons passé un très bon moment avec notre famille à la plage. La plage de sable noir était charmante et nous la recommandons vivement pour une journée amusante. Le temps était parfait et le trajet depuis la région de Swanson était agréable.

Plage incroyablement belle ! La cascade Karekare se trouve à seulement 5 minutes à pied du parking. La route menant à la plage est agréablement sinueuse, il est donc conseillé de conduire tranquillement car les véhicules venant en sens inverse peuvent ne pas être visibles dans les virages.

This beach is absolutely stunning. The sand is black and soft, and the area is clean and not too crowded. However, the parking lot becomes quite busy after noon. It tends to get very windy, particularly on the left side between the two mountains on the beach. Unfortunately, the caves are closed.