Auckland's West Coast beaches of Piha KareKare and Bethells Beaches Tourist Activities Visitor Information and Accommodation

West Auckland and The Waitakeres Coastal Beaches Auckland North Island New Zealand

Auckland outdoor activities, black sand surf beaches, sightseeing information, hiking, waterfalls, woodlands and forest walks, picnic spots, cafes, parks and reserves, coastal art galleries, markets, guided tours and seaside holiday accommodation and camping grounds
Picnic Spots & Walks
Piha, KareKare, and Bethells Beaches
 
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Piha and KareKare beaches

Enjoy a complete outdoor experience within an hour of Auckland city. Dramatic black sand surf beaches, rainforest walks, meandering streams, swimming holes and waterfalls. Recommended walk is the 'KitKite Waterfall Track' at the end of Glenesk Road off Piha Road - via Scenic Drive, coming from Titirangi or Swanson. Within an hour from Auckland City. Directions can be found on the ''Map of West Auckland'

Accommodation

Piha Lodge more >>

Piha Domain Camping Ground more >>

Outdoor Activities

AWOL Canyoning
Abseil under showering moss and fern covered waterfalls, jumps, slides and caves as you explore this beautiful narrow canyon! No prior experience necessary and most obstacles are optional. This amazing adventure includes transport, lunch and refreshments, full equipment and instructions. After the trip we stop to relax at Piha for those well deserved beverages.
info@awoladventures.co.nz
www.awoladventures.co.nz
National free phone 0800 462 965
Ph. +(649) 834 0501

Art Galleries and Gift Shops

The West Coast Gallery
This Coastal Gallery comprises a surprising array of quality artwork from over 120 local artists, including pottery, weaving, paintings, photography, sculpture, mosaics and glassware. Open Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Other times by appointment. Situated in the Old Fire Station, Piha Road, Piha Beach, Waitakere Ranges, Auckland.
Ph. +(649) 812 8029
scottanawhata@paradise.net.nz

Where to Eat

Piha Beach Cafe
Next to Piha Dairy - open daily. Piha Road, Piha

Piha Surf Life Saving Club
Open for meals in summer - great ocean sunset views!
Ph.+(649)812-8896

Piha RSA
Meals from 5.30pm Tuesday,Thursday,Friday & Saturday.

Bethells Beach (Te Henga)

Stunning surf beach with dramatic black sand dunes and craggy headlands - perfect picnic and photo location. Location for Xena TV series. Access via Scenic Drive Swanson or Waitakere Road, Waitakere. West Auckland. Directions found on West Auckland map from the index
For a real work out discover Lake Wainamu (see 'Picnic Spots & Walks' from the index)

Accommodation

Bush Sand and Sea B&B more>>

Bethells Beach Cottages more>>

Seagulls Rest more>>

Cafes

Bethells Store & Cafe
Bethells Beach.

Summer opening hours start from Labour Weekend (October) to Queens Birthday weekend (April) Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Open on Friday nights from December 5-9pm.
Winter hours Sunday only 10am to 5pm.
Phone (09) 8109387 or 8109381
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Auckland 's best coastal beaches of Piha, KareKare and Bethells Beach off a unique and spectacular experience with volcanic rocks, black sand beaches, pounding surf, hiking trails and bush walks to cascading waterfalls, For tasteful momentos and gifts visit the Piha Gallery at Piha Beach, or picnic at the location of 'The Piano' at KareKare Beach or photograph the spectacular scenery at Bethells Beach, Swim or picnic at the waterholes at the KiteKite Waterfall at Piha and KareKare Beaches. An essential part of visiting Auckland is to take an exhilerating walk along the beaches fringed by exotic palms and tree ferns or through the surrounding hills of the Waitakere Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand.