Wild black-sand surf beach below Lion Rock.
West coast, about 45 minutes
Piha is famous for its surf and for Lion Rock in the middle of the beach. The sea is powerful; swim only between the lifeguard flags.
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| Name | Kind | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| SkyWalk and SkyJumpSky Tower | Adventure | Walk around the outside of the Sky Tower, or jump from it. |
| Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb and BungyWesthaven | Adventure | Climb the arch of the harbour bridge or bungy from it. |
| Coast to Coast WalkwayFrom the waterfront to Onehunga | Walk | A 16 km walk across the isthmus from harbour to harbour. |
| Waitākere RangesWest of the city | Walk | Rainforest hills with waterfalls and walking tracks. |
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