Piha Beach

Piha Beach is situated on the West Coast of the North Island, 28 kilometers west of Auckland. The beach is famous for great surfing and regularly holds national and international surfing championships.
The beach is a black volcanic sand beach and the surrounding volcanic rock and native bush make Piha a must see destination for visitors to New Zealand.

Although great fun, care must be taken if you are swimming or surfing on the beach as rip tides and currents make for one of the most hazardous swimming beaches in New Zealand. Above all, make sure you swim in-between the flags provided by the Surf Lifesaving Club.
Accommodation at Piha Beach
Finding a nice place to stay at Piha will make your visit even more enjoyable. Here’s some websites with Accommodation at Piha:
PihaBeach.co.nz - This site has a variety of Holiday Homes and Beach Cabins that you can book.
Things to do at Piha Beach
Surfing is what Piha is famous for! The surf is often very high and not suitable for novices. Be sure to check with the lifeguards at Piha Surf Lifesaving Club if you are new to Piha.
Fishing is a popular activity amoungst visitors to Piha Beach. There is a Piha Fishing Club which can orgainse big game fishsing and rock fishing.
Picnics in the Piha Domain, at the end of Glen Esk Road,along Byers Track or by the Lily Pond in Garden Road.
The Piha Domain contains a camping ground, the Piha Tennis club, Piha Bowling Club and the Piha Library.


October 27th, 2006 at 10:54 am
Just came across your site cruising the net. Nice photo of my home turf
November 3rd, 2006 at 10:32 am
When I wake in Piha I know there is a heaven adn this is as close as it gets. No such thing as a bad day in Piha
November 3rd, 2006 at 11:12 am
Thanks for your comments. I really loved Piha when we visited. We drove out from Auckland a couple of times when we lived up there. I must go back up for a holiday sometime!
January 7th, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Summer has only just arrived in Piha. It’s been so late this year but I suppose strange things are happening everywhere. The water is finally warming up - do come back some time. You have a great perspective in your photos
December 2nd, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Piha is one of the best spots in NZ. A place where you can relax and find peace. I enjoyed my time there very much and hope that I ll come back to this gorgeous place… loved it. greetz from germany
December 8th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
i’m looking for a great holiday getaway for my 19 birthday new zealand looks so beautiful any suggestions on the best places to visit