Piha and Waitakere

PIHA AND WAITAKARE ONE DAY ITINERARY

country. If you’re not a pro, enough you might even want Explore Explore wild, windswept beaches why not take a lesson at the to take a dip. Piha Surf School and catch and walk through native rainforest a few waves with the locals? • On your way back, grab some fresh ﬁ sh and chips – a Kiwi to hidden waterfalls. It’s hard to • If you fancy another classic – for an al fresco Piha and believe such untouched beauty postcard-perfect waterfall dinner on Piha Beach. stop, take the -hour is so close. return walk to Kitekite Falls. • Make the most of the Walk through native nikau spectacular scenery and Waitakere palms, silver tree ferns and stop to watch the sunset from the lookout on Piha Road. Driving map and itinerary regenerated kauri, and hear the call of the tuis. The walk From here it’s just a minute is suitable for the whole family drive back to the heart of and if the weather’s warm Auckland city.

Got an extra day? • There’s over km of walking information and advice at the and tramping tracks in the Arataki Visitor Centre fi rst. Waitakere Ranges to explore, from short and easy trails to • If that’s not for you, head up challenging multi-day hikes. to Te Henga (Bethells Beach) Piha Many of the walks can be linked and climb over the sand dunes up to make a longer trail for to Lake Wainamu or visit the keen walkers. Be sure to pick huge cliff -top gannet colony at Muriwai Beach. Explore up detailed trail maps and get • Start your day off with a crashing waves from Oscar- delicious breakfast and hot winning fi lm The Piano. Open to coff ee in Titirangi village, the Tasman Sea, a walk along just minutes from the city the beach is a great way to blow centre. Known for its local out the cobwebs. arts scene and cool cafés, the village is also the gateway • A visit to the beautiful Karekare to the magnifi cent Waitakere Falls is a must while you’re here. Ranges Regional Park. The beautiful waterfall is an easy -minute walk from the car • After breakfast, enjoy the scenic park and although it’s a popular -minute drive to the Arataki spot, you’re more than likely to Visitor Centre. Not only is this have the place to yourself. the place to pick up maps and information about the area, • All that fresh air and you’re bound to be hungry by now. the view from the lookout is Explore the Waitakere Ranges amazing, stretching out across Stop in at Piha Beach Café the regional park’s rainforest- for woodfi red pizza or choose covered ranges. something from the blackboard menu or the selection of tasty • Carry on to Karekare Beach, cabinet food. $40 OFF A 3+ DAY WEEKEND RENTAL* one of the west coast’s most popular surf beaches – you • Your next stop is Piha, another For more information on the Piha & Waitakere region might even recognise its famous west coast beach that visit aucklandnz.com dramatic black sands and attracts surfers from across the *Terms and Conditions apply Muriwai Waitakere Explore Bethells Beach & Lake Wainamu O’Neill Bay Waitakere Piha & golf course Auckland city centre

mins Karekare Auckland city centre Driving map and itinerary

Titirangi Discover the west coast’s rugged black-sand golf course beaches, stunning coastline and the lush rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges. Some of Auckland’s most spectacular scenery is just 40 minutes from the city centre. Waitakere Ranges Find out more about Auckland’s west Regional Park coast and view other drive itineraries at Piha aucklandnz.com

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Arataki Golf course Supermarket Manukau Visitor Centre Harbour Whatipu

Art & craft Market Surﬁ ng Karekare

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Canyoning Picnic spot Walks

Dining Sand dunes Waterfall Auckland city centre

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Karekare mins mins Auckland city centre Auckland city centre