Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(20 Seaview Rd; mains $14-23; 8.30am-4pm Mon-Thu, 8.30am-7pm Fri-Sun)
Big-city
standards mesh seamlessly with sand-between-toes informality at this attractive eco-
friendly cafe. Cooked breakfasts and crispy pizzas provide sustenance for a hard day's
surfing. After the waves, head back for a cold beverage on the deck.
Shopping
West Coast Gallery
ARTS & CRAFTS
(
www.westcoastgallery.co.nz
; Seaview Rd; 10am-5pm Wed-Sun)
The work of more than 180
local artists is sold from this small not-for-profit gallery next to the Piha fire station.
Piha Surf Shop
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
(
www.pihasurf.co.nz
;
122 Seaview Rd; 8am-5pm)
A family-run venture, with well-known
surfboard 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.
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
parts 8.30am & 10.30am Sat & Sun)
also operates a Piha shuttle from downtown Auckland
and Ponsonby on weekends.
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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).
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Kumeu & Around
