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- Lion Rock: The volcanic remnant that defines Piha. The track to the lookout on its flank is closed because of unstable land, so view it from the sand.
- Surfing the main break: Piha is one of Auckland’s best-known surf beaches. Rentals and lessons are available in summer, and the patrolled flags give beginners a safer starting point.
- Kitekite Falls: A bush walk of about an hour return through Waitakere forest ends at a roughly 40-meter waterfall with a swimming pool at its base. The track has steps and can be slippery after rain.
- The Gap and Taitomo Island: At the north end, a rocky channel funnels waves into dramatic surges. The walk around the headland gives views of the island and the coast, best at low to mid tide.
- Sunset on the black sand: The iron-rich sand and the sun dropping into the Tasman
- Lion Rock: The volcanic remnant that defines Piha. The track to the lookout on its flank is closed because of unstable land, so view it from the sand.
- Surfing the main break: Piha is one of Auckland’s best-known surf beaches. Rentals and lessons are available in summer, and the patrolled flags give beginners a safer starting point.
- Kitekite Falls: A bush walk of about an hour return through Waitakere forest ends at a roughly 40-meter waterfall with a swimming pool at its base. The track has steps and can be slippery after rain.
- The Gap and Taitomo Island: At the north end, a rocky channel funnels waves into dramatic surges. The walk around the headland gives views of the island and the coast, best at low to mid tide.
- Sunset on the black sand: The iron-rich sand and the sun dropping into the Tasman give the beach a deep, moody light. Sit near Lion Rock as the shadow stretches across the bay.
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