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There are not only winding beaches, but also a wharf full of yacht ships, dense private yachts and beautiful scenery. There is also a children's playground on the beach. The wooden amusement facilities are very natural and environmentally friendly. From the Piha Surf Lifesaving Club, you can head left to climb Tasman Lookout or right to climb Lion Rock,an eroded 16 million year old volcanic neck. An atmospheric beach house at the end of New Zealand's most famous surf beach. A perfect romantic retreat or setting for your special event, amidst the wild natural beauty of the West Coast and Tasman Sea. You can go to one of the local cafes near Piha Beach where you will have a delicious dinner and an amazing view after you have spent your day at the beach. As such, it is important that visitors are respectful. When people hear the word beach, they generally imagine white sand, lapping waves, and a gentle sea breeze. Popular Hotels in Auckland Piha is a well known black sand beach, due to the high iron content, which is of volcanic origin. 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. Beautiful beach with stunning black sand. Awesome views on the drive there.

The Omanawanui Track in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park offers stunning views and takes just over 2 hours to complete. at the beach was settled in 1934, the Piha Surf Live Saving Club.Marvel at views of several ancient volcanoes and the spectacular nature surrounding New Zealand’s largest city.Explore the Auckland Domain with the Auckland Museum as its centrepiece. The safety of beachgoers is guarded by the Piha Surf Club which was the first club on the coast, established in 1934.It is reknowned for its superb scenic beauty and its surf, all just 40 minutes drive from Auckland CBD.You can swim, walk, climb, or just play in the warm (hot!) black sand. Piha Beach and Rainforest Day Tour The beautiful black sand stretches as far as the eye can see at Piha Beach. Just a short hour drive from nearby Auckland, Piha Beach makes for the perfect evening getaway. britz camper australien voyager was settled by a Maori family, the name 'Piha' comes originally from the rock you may as Lion Rock. In the 30s the first surf boat race was held. The first club at the beach was settled in 1934, the Piha Surf Live Saving Club. Piha Surf Life Saving Club, the home of the TV series Piha Rescue, patrols the section of the beach to the south of Lion Rock. United North Piha Lifeguard Service is responsible for the section of the beach north of Lion Rock. Looking over South Piha beach to Lion Rock. North Piha beach is visible beyond. Love the water and the soft sand there. They appear black sand or is it just the time of the day. Before I went to New Zealand I had not really arranged much, just my first week in Auckland and the mountain huts for the Routeburn Track. As I expected to need quite a bit of time to buy a car in Auckland, I figured I’d stay there for six nights. However, it took me less time than expected and so I decided to open up my Lonely Planet guidebook and found some things to see around Auckland.