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Miles upon miles of black sand beaches. The impressive Lion Rock (which you can partially hike up for unrivaled views). Less then an hour drive from Auckland.
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.
Hike to the top of Lion Rock (well almost the top...the last portion of the trail is closed due to loose rock and hazardous conditions) for an amazing view of the breaking surf and setting sun. Ease of access and stunning beauty make this a must do if you're in the Auckland area.
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Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and be sure to follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly.
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Jennifer Carr
11/17/2020
Breathtaking
An absolutely breathtaking beach with an incredible rock formation and black sand. This was my favorite spot we visited in New Zealand.
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Ben Kwek
4/15/2019
A good walk on the black sand...
If you’re wanting to up your game from people watching to surfer watching, look no further!
For the majority of the time, there’s always ...
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Grant
3/28/2016
So Close to Auckland...
Piha is a sleepy little beach town that has the quintessential NZed vibe, feel, people and experience. Get there early, go for a swim/ ...
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