Piha Must-Do's

Piha Black-sand Beach - Popular Piha Beach boasts some of the best surf in Auckland. Take a surf lesson under the guidance of professionals from the Piha Surf School or explore the rocky edges and, if you’re okay with heights, climb Lion Rock. Refuel at Piha Café afterwards. Waves can be wild and daunting but in summer the beach is patrolled by lifeguards.

AWOL Canyoning - Set in a volcanic rock valley in Piha Canyon, a 50-minute drive from central Auckland, join AWOL Canyoning Adventures for a day of daring jumps, exploration and waterfall abseils, the biggest of which is 50m.

Piha Karekare Rainforest Wine Tour - Where tropical beauty meets world-class wine. Enjoy guided wine tastings with stops at Piha Beach, Karekare Waterfalls and the Arataki Visitor Centre.

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IMAGE ABOVE: Surfing at Piha Beach © Getty Images