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Black Sand Piha Beach in New Zealand 2024-2025

Piha Beach in Auckland dazzles with black sands as well as great surfing opportunities and large rocks towering from the water

Best time: December–March

Kitekite Falls, Piha, Auckland
Karekare Beach

Piha Beach renowned for its dazzling black sands offers a number of exciting pastimes from excellent swimming and surfing opportunities to hiking up the Kitekite Falls and lion rock climbing. The swimmers and surfers are warned about submerged rocks. To prevent oneself from the hazard, vacationers are allowed only to the safest areas suitable for aquatic activities. Besides, they are constantly watched by lifesavers, ready to provide the necessary help. Summer season, in particular, ​the months from December through March, is the most suitable to experience as much as possible.

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