It is located 28 kilometres west of Auckland city centre, on the Tasman Sea coast to the north of the Manukau Harbour, amidst the Waitakere Ranges.
The area has retained much of its natural beauty and isolation. The rugged coastline and forested Waitakere Ranges offer a number of walks, or tramps, ranging from easy to very difficult. Close to the beach are the Kitekite Falls which while not very large are picturesque. Swimming is possible all seasons (though only for the cold hardened outside of summer) in a pool just above the falls. At the bottom of the falls is a sheltered picnic area popular with families in the summer time.
Piha was the birthplace of New Zealand board riding in 1958, and has been the scene of both New Zealand national and international surfing championship competitions.
Piha Beach Cabin in Piha offers fully self contained accommodation one minutes walk from the beach in a private succulent garden. Beautiful walks abound or have private surfing lesson with your own private instructor. Piha Beach cabin provides snug linen and the fully equipped kitchen contains crockery, cutlery, electric jug, toaster, electric frypan, bench top oven with two elements all provided.READ MORE
Black Sands Lodge in Piha is the closest accommodation to Piha beach and offers three types of accommodation encapsulated in two suites and a cabin. Black Sands Lodge is private and self contained with off street parking and WIFI available and is set in a large, private native garden.READ MORE
Eibsee Cottage in Piha provides a great self catering escape for you to recharge your batteries, unwind and relax. Prepare your meal in the fully equipped kitchen and dine inside while enjoying views over Piha beach. Eibsee Cottage offers great accommodation for couples or families in summer and winter.READ MORE
Piha Kitchen will spoil guests staying at the Black Sands Lodge in Piha with a memorable private dining affair. Piha kitchen offer romantic accommodation, massage, private dining and will host and cater for weddings or corporate Christmas functions. Hosts Bobbie and Julia will arrange everything for you. READ MORE
Black Sand Weddings in Piha offers couples the complete package that includes accommodation, venue, celebrant, catering and photography and will work within your wedding budget. Black Sand Weddings in Piha is available for weddings, civil unions or committments - this the perfect Venue in Piha Beach. READ MORE