Travel Guide of Piha in New Zealand by Influencers and Travelers

Piha is a coastal settlement on the western coast of the Auckland Region in New Zealand. It is one of the most popular beaches in the area and a major day-trip destination for Aucklanders throughout the year, and especially in summer.

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1 - Kitekite Falls

Kitekite Falls is a scenic 3-tiered waterfall near Auckland, New Zealand. The falls drop a total of 40 metres. From the lookout on Kitekite track the falls appear even higher because there is white water running over rocks into a small pool from the upper swimming hole, then falling down into a large pool, then falling to a small pool before beginning an almost vertical descent in the final 3-tiers, making the total height closer to 80 metres.

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2 - Waitakere Ranges

The Waitākere Ranges is a mountain range in New Zealand. Located in West Auckland between metropolitan Auckland and the Tasman Sea, the ranges and its foothills and coasts comprise some 27,720 hectares of public and private land.

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3 - Surfing in Auckland

   14 km away

Muriwai Surf School is located on Auckland's beautiful West Coast only 35 minutes drive from the central city. The surf shed is a 1 minute walk from the beach. Muriwai Surf School is a kiwi owned and operated family business and they pride themselve...

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4 - Piha Beach

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5 - Te Henga Walkway

   8 km away
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6 - Muriwai

   13 km away

Muriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The black-sand surf beach and surrounding area is a popular recreational area for Aucklanders. Gannets nest there in a large colony on the rocks. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "water's end" for Muriwai.

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7 - Muriwai Gannet Colony

   14 km away
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8 - Auckland Zoo

   24 km away

Auckland Zoo is a 16.35-hectare zoological garden in Auckland, New Zealand, situated next to Western Springs park not far from Auckland's central business district.

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9 - Sky Tower

   28 km away

The Sky Tower is a telecommunications and observation tower in Auckland, New Zealand. Located at the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets within the city's CBD, it is 328 metres tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere and the 27th tallest tower in the world.

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10 - Waitemata Harbour

   28 km away

Waitematā Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. For this reason it is often referred to as Auckland Harbour, despite the fact that it is one of two harbours adjoining the city.

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11 - Viaduct Harbour

   28 km away

Viaduct Harbour, formerly known as Viaduct Basin, is a former commercial harbour on the Auckland waterfront that has been turned into a development of mostly upscale apartments, office space and restaurants.

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12 - Spaghetti Junction

   28 km away
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13 - Auckland War Memorial Museum

   29 km away

The Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history, natural history, and military history.

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14 - Cornwall Park

   29 km away

Cornwall Park is an expansive parkland in Epsom near the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, surrounding the park containing Maungakiekie pa or the hill of One Tree Hill. The two independent parks form one large park of 670 acres.

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15 - Auckland Domain

   29 km away

The Auckland Domain is a large park in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the oldest park in the city, and at 75 hectares is one of the largest.

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The village of Piha is a small, laid-back community of 600 inhabitants. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, it is the art of living that prevails here. In summer, this popular beach is packed with city dwellers who come to enjoy the waves. Swimming areas are set up between two flags in the sand, away from the dangerous currents. These precautions have been adopted because Piha is one of the most dangerous beaches in the country. A reality show called Piha Rescue is even dedicated to it and follows the teams of lifeguards regularly called to the rescue. But this reputation is not to the liking of the local residents! At the centre of this dramatic landscape is Lion Rock. Standing 101 metres high, this imposing rock is, according to the locals, the spiritual guardian of the beach. It is possible to climb it to enjoy a magnificent sunset over the Tasman Sea. But beware, Lion rock is a highly spiritual place for the local Maori tribes, the Te Kawerau-a-Maki, who fought here in tribal wars between 1680 and 1710 and had established fortified areas on top of the rock. The beach offers the visitor plenty of activities. You can of course relax and watch the surfers ride the waves, swim between the flags, fish from the rocks or go for a good walk to the secluded and wild coves of White Beach and Anawhata via paths that start directly north of the beach. Beware in summer, bring flip-flops or shoes as the black sand gets hot!

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