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Piha Beach

Piha, New Zealand
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Piha
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Don't forget to wear shoes if visiting in summer. Sand gets pretty hot. Watch out for the currents in the water and stay between the flags. A bush walk completes a good days outing. More

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Auckland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

It is a nice and small black sand beach ... if u wanna relax and swim ...The view of sunset from the road on top is beautiful... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Iconic West Auckland Beach, amazing waves, hot sand, lifeguards- just like you see on t.v More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Worth the trip for some black sand and surfing. Lesson are available and the teachers are quite friendly and helpful. More

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Hawera, South Taranaki, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

This is a popular West Coast beach made famous by "Piha Rescue." Can be very dangerous for swimmers but there are long beach walks on the edge of the wild west coast. More

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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Many thanks to the locals who allowed us privacy for this event! More

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Auckland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

beautiful drive to Piha - hot blcak sand beach with a bush walk around the waterfront to a bird rock (hundreds of birds nesting on a rock just next to the one in the picture) Really strong surf beach which makes swimming hard More

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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Piha is incredible. Amazing views, amazing vibe ... simply the best place in Auckland. Grab a coffee from the cafe and have a walk on the beach or climb Lion Rock or the lookout ... summer or winter it's incredible. Be safe in the water though - swim between the flags! More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

if you have seen the TV show go visit and experience being caught in a rip. Just dont drown. Classic NZ landmark More

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Auckland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Loved it there, very quiet. Hear it's a different story in the holidays and weekends, but I will keep clear during those times! More

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