Piha
A wild black sand surf beach on Auckland's west coast, guarded by the sharp rock of Lion Rock. It is one of the best known beaches in the country for surf lifesaving and a popular day trip from the city.
- Where
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -36.9500, 174.4690
Get the Piha stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Piha. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Auckland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Piha
Waitakere Ranges 7.2 km
A range of forested hills west of Auckland, running down to the wild black sand beaches of the Tasman coast. The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park has waterfalls, kauri trees and the Arataki Visitor Centre.
Muriwai Beach 14 km
A black sand surf beach on Auckland's west coast, backed by dunes and pine forest. A gannet colony nests on the cliffs at the southern end between August and March, with thousands of birds close enough to see from the viewing platforms.
Mount Eden 27 km
A volcanic cone about 4 kilometres south of Auckland's city centre, known in Māori as Maungawhau. At around 196 metres it is the highest natural point in the city, with a deep grassy crater and wide views over Auckland.
Auckland Harbour Bridge 28 km
A motorway bridge across the Waitemata Harbour joining central Auckland to the North Shore, opened in 1959. Its original four lanes were widened in 1969 by clip on lanes added to each side, and you can walk over the harbour on its summit tour.
Sky Tower 28 km
A telecommunications and observation tower in central Auckland, 328 metres high and the tallest free standing structure in the southern hemisphere. It opened in 1997 and visitors can look out from the decks or take a walk or jump around its edge.
Viaduct Harbour 28 km
A former commercial harbour on the Auckland waterfront, now lined with restaurants, bars, offices and apartments. It was redeveloped for the America's Cup challenges of 2000 and 2003, and yachts and superyachts moor there today.
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill 28 km
A 182 metre volcanic cone in central Auckland, once the site of one of the largest Maori pa in the country. An obelisk marks the grave of Sir John Logan Campbell on the summit, and the park is now home to grazing sheep.
St Patrick's Basilica Auckland 29 km
The Catholic cathedral of Auckland, in the city centre, built in 1907 in a Gothic style by the architect Edward Mahoney. It was reopened in 2007 after a restoration, and has a heritage Category 1 listing.
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Questions
Where is Piha?
Piha is in Auckland, New Zealand. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Waitakere Ranges (7.2 km), Muriwai Beach (14 km), Mount Eden (27 km).
How do I get the Piha stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Piha and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Auckland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Piha before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Auckland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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