About
Visit for sunset! Swim ONLY between the flags or at the blue pool at low tide
Why go
- Raw west coast energy
- Rugged, raw, unforgettable memories
- Feels far enough to reset your head
Must try
- Hike Omanawanui Track for incredible coastal views
- Clifftop track with views of the Tasman Sea
- Kitekite falls
- Mercer Bay Loop Track
- Duke's Nose hike
Pro tips
- Visit for sunset
- Parking is free at the end of Log Race Road, but it’s limited
- Swim ONLY between the flags or at the blue pool at low tide
- Drive out of the city to Piha
Good to know
- The clifftop sections are exposed so it can get windy quickly
- Stay well back from the edges
- Black sand was HOT
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