North Piha Beach — Attraction in Waitākere Ranges

Amazing stretch of beach on the west coast! Excellent for long walks, and if you're bringing a dog make sure to check the council website for guidelines as some native birds (including endangered ones) live in the area. The water is not very good for swimming though with string currents. For the adventuring type, check out the northern edge of the beach for some wonderful caves and the start of a trail. Pity it was closed due to storm damage when...

Large open area that is way less crowded than the southern portion. We did have to roll up our pants to cross a small creek, but definitely worth it. The water on the sand reflected the sky like a mirror! Absolutely...

Went in winter a few years ago and saw this breathtaking view. It was literally breathtaking as we were breathing in the salty mist. Only managed to paint...