West Auckland and Waitakere New Zealand tourist visitors guide to Auckland west coast beaches of Piha, KareKare and Bethells Beach
 
Outdoor activities, sightseeing, hiking, woodlands and forest walks, picnic spots, cafes, parks and reserves, coastal art galleries, markets, guided tours and seaside holiday accommodation.
Titirangi Village
© Bethells Beach Cottages
Piha, KareKare, and Bethells Beaches
 
Piha and KareKare beaches
Enjoy a complete outdoor experience with dramatic black sand surf beaches, rainforest walks, meandering streams, swimming holes and waterfalls. Piha Road via Scenic Drive, Titirangi or Waiatarua. Within an hour from Auckland City.
 
Accommodation
  Piha Lodge 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.
  Ph. +(649) 812 8029  
  scottanawhata@paradise.net.nz  
     
Where to Eat  
  Piha Beach Cafe  
  Next to Piha Dairy - open daily.  
  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.
 
Accommodation
  Bethells Beach Cottages more >>
  Seagulls Rest more >>
   
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West Auckland offers a diverse experience within 30 minutes of the central city. Wine tasting at Henderson and Kumeu wineries, surfing, bush walks and art gallery at Piha Beach, the spectacular scenery of Bethells Beach, swimming in peaceful harbourside bays of Cornwallis or Kaitarakihi, fish and chips by the bay at Laingholm, a round of golf or a choice of cafes in Titirangi, hiking through rainforest trails beside meandouring streams, or picnics beside cascading waterfalls in the magical Waitakere Ranges, Auckland's coastal rainforest park.