Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Piha Surf Shop
( www.pihasurf.co.nz ; 122 Seaview Rd; 8am-5pm) A family-run venture, with well-known surf-
board designer Mike Jolly selling his wares and wife Pam selling a small range of crafts.
Surfboards (per three hours/day $25/35), wet suits ($8/15) and body boards ($15/25) can
be hired, and private surfing lessons can be arranged.
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
Getting There & Away
There's no public transport to Piha, but NZ Surf'n'Snow Tours ( 09-828 0426;
www.newzealandsurftours.com ; one way $25, return trip incl surfing gear $99) provides shuttles when the
surf's up. Go Hitch ( 0800 467 442; www.gohitch.co.nz ; per person $40; departs 8.30am & 10.30am Sat &
Sun) also operates a Piha shuttle from downtown Auckland and Ponsonby on weekends.
TOP OF CHAPTER
Te Henga (Bethells Beach)
Breathtaking Bethells Beach is reached by taking Te Henga Rd at the northern end of
Scenic Dr. It's another raw, black-sand beach with surf, windswept dunes and walks, such
as the popular one over giant sand dunes to Lake Wainamu (starting near the bridge on the
approach to the beach).
TOP OF CHAPTER
Kumeu & Around
West Auckland's main wine-producing area still has some vineyards owned by the origin-
al Croatian families who kick-started NZ's wine industry. The fancy eateries that have
mushroomed in recent years have done little to dint the relaxed farmland feel to the re-
gion, but everything to encourage an afternoon's indulgence on the way back from the
beach or the hot pools. Most cellars offer free tastings.
Eating & Drinking
Tasting Shed
TAPAS $$
 
 
Search WWH ::




Custom Search