Enjoy black sand and fantastic surf beaches.
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Park opening hours:
- Summer:
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Open 24 hours
- Winter:
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Open 24 hours
Weekend opening hours:
- Summer:
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7:30am - 8:30pm
- Winter:
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8:00am - 6:00pm
Public holiday opening hours:
- Summer:
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7:30am - 8:30pm
- Winter:
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8:00am - 6:00pm
How to get to Piha
Head along the north-western motorway. Get off at Lincoln Rd. At the end of Lincoln Rd turn into Great North Rd. At first set of lights turn right into Henderson Valley Rd. At roundabout take Forest Hill Rd and drive to end. Turn right into West Coast rd. At end of West Coast Rd turn right into Scenic Drive. Take Piha Rd at junction 200M on. Stay on Piha Rd and it ends at Piha Beach.
Distance from Auckland CBD: 40 km
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Limited mobility access
Glen Esk - this area has a flat picnic area close to the carpark with a flat metalled loop walk. Not suitable for wheelchairs but very popular with elderly visitors who like to enjoy a picnic at this tranquil spot with minimum effort.
Limited mobility parking
There are no designated car parks.
Limited mobility toilets
There is wheelchair access to the toilets at Glen Esk.
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