Piha, migliori spiagge

Piha Beach is an ideal weekend escape to immerse yourself in nature. This black sand beach offers great spots to relax, read a book, have a picnic, or, for the more adventurous, go surfing. The water is crystal clear and exceptionally clean. However, finding parking on weekends can be challenging.

This coastal walk near Piha is truly amazing. It takes about 45 minutes to drive there from Auckland. As you walk through the native forest, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the coast on your way to the secluded Whites Beach. To access the beach, it's best to combine the Marawhara trail, starting at North Piha near the surf lifesaving club, with Whites Track. This route will take you about 40-60 minutes and involves some climbing on a well-maintained trail. From there, it's a pleasant 30-minute downhill walk to Whites Beach. If you want to return, you can take the Laird Thomson Track, which will lead you back to North Piha and also includes the Te Waha Point Lookout. However, it's important to note that swimming is not advised at this beach due to its dangerous surf, strong riptides, and hidden rocks.

We had a great time with our family at the beach. The black sandy beach was lovely and we highly recommend it for a fun day out. The weather was perfect and the drive from the Swanson area was enjoyable.

Spiaggia incredibilmente bella! La cascata Karekare è a soli 5 minuti a piedi dal parcheggio. La strada che porta alla spiaggia è piacevolmente tortuosa, quindi è consigliabile guidare a passo lento poiché i veicoli in arrivo potrebbero non essere visibili dietro le curve.

This beach is absolutely stunning. The sand is black and soft, and the area is clean and not too crowded. However, the parking lot becomes quite busy after noon. It tends to get very windy, particularly on the left side between the two mountains on the beach. Unfortunately, the caves are closed.