Guidebook for Piha
Essentials
There is no local supermarket as such, so please bring provisions in that you’re partial too. However, just noting the General Store has great pies. Also stocking basics, such as bread eggs, sandwiches and great takeaway coffee! Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm or later daily +64 9 812 8844 - http://www.piha.co.nz/piha-store/
30 locals recommend
Piha Store
26 Seaview RdThere is no local supermarket as such, so please bring provisions in that you’re partial too. However, just noting the General Store has great pies. Also stocking basics, such as bread eggs, sandwiches and great takeaway coffee! Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm or later daily +64 9 812 8844 - http://www.piha.co.nz/piha-store/
Sightseeing
Walk the beach:
Take a couple of hours and explore from end to end, find the caves in North and the exciting rocks around the south, be careful! Look and listen for birds and be enthralled by the pounding ocean. This is the wild west coast!
Swim a lot:
Careful when swimming, there are lifeguards on the South Piha side, swim there.
19 locals recommend
Piha Beach
55 Marine Parade N
Walk the beach:
Take a couple of hours and explore from end to end, find the caves in North and the exciting rocks around the south, be careful! Look and listen for birds and be enthralled by the pounding ocean. This is the wild west coast!
Swim a lot:
Careful when swimming, there are lifeguards on the South Piha side, swim there.
Go to the end of Glenesk Road, take a half hour flat walk to a beautiful waterfall, jump in for a super bracing fresh water swim!
12 locals recommend
Kitekite Falls Walk Carpark
Glenesk RoadGo to the end of Glenesk Road, take a half hour flat walk to a beautiful waterfall, jump in for a super bracing fresh water swim!
Food Scene
The RSA, located on the road to South Piha Beach, restaurant open 6 days (Tuesday to Sunday), pretty good fare, and nice atmosphere, note each evening there is a short remembrance... 5.30pm till 9.00pm - +64 9 812 8137- http://www.piharsa.co.nz/kitchen/
27 locals recommend
Piha RSA
3 Beach Valley RdThe RSA, located on the road to South Piha Beach, restaurant open 6 days (Tuesday to Sunday), pretty good fare, and nice atmosphere, note each evening there is a short remembrance... 5.30pm till 9.00pm - +64 9 812 8137- http://www.piharsa.co.nz/kitchen/
The Bowling Club - Located in the Piha Domain,the entrance is near the Lagoon. Pop in or call for opening times, kitchen open for dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, has a ping pong table! + 64 9 812 8845 - http://www.piha.co.nz/piha-bowling-club/
16 locals recommend
Piha Bowling Club
21 Seaview Road(The Domain)
The Bowling Club - Located in the Piha Domain,the entrance is near the Lagoon. Pop in or call for opening times, kitchen open for dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, has a ping pong table! + 64 9 812 8845 - http://www.piha.co.nz/piha-bowling-club/
Piha Cafe - well presented and good coffee and wide selection, worth a pop in, can get quite full, on Seaview Road next to the General Store, open from 8am everyday except Tuesdays when closed. +64 9-812 8808 http://www.pihacafe.com/
40 locals recommend
Piha Cafe
20 Seaview Rd
Piha Cafe - well presented and good coffee and wide selection, worth a pop in, can get quite full, on Seaview Road next to the General Store, open from 8am everyday except Tuesdays when closed. +64 9-812 8808 http://www.pihacafe.com/
Surf Club - good view of the beach from the bar and kitchen located down by South Piha Beach on Marine Parade - open during summer - +64 9-812 8896 http://www.pihaslsc.com/restaurant/
12 locals recommend
Piha Surf Life Saving Club
23 Marine Parade SSurf Club - good view of the beach from the bar and kitchen located down by South Piha Beach on Marine Parade - open during summer - +64 9-812 8896 http://www.pihaslsc.com/restaurant/
Adey’s - takeaways next to surf club, worth a look for something quick and warm, or cool, as you might need! - open 7 days - 11am to 7pm + 64 9-812 8309
Adey's place
25 Marine Parade SAdey’s - takeaways next to surf club, worth a look for something quick and warm, or cool, as you might need! - open 7 days - 11am to 7pm + 64 9-812 8309
Arts & Culture
West Coast Gallery has rotating displays from local artists, do try the organic Belle Bird aromatherapy products testers… top quality and phia made NB: the Art Gallery will accept a credit card.
16 locals recommend
West Coast Gallery
Seaview RoadWest Coast Gallery has rotating displays from local artists, do try the organic Belle Bird aromatherapy products testers… top quality and phia made NB: the Art Gallery will accept a credit card.
Barnett Hall
2 N Piha RdLocal community hall has planned events.
Everything Else
Piha Surf School
138 Seaview RdLearn to Surf!
Piha Surf Academy
Marine Parade SouthLearn to Surf!
Cute little library! Sometimes has books for sale. Post Office next door next door. Get a postcard from the West Coast Gallery and send to all your jealous friends.
Piha Community Library
19 Seaview RdCute little library! Sometimes has books for sale. Post Office next door next door. Get a postcard from the West Coast Gallery and send to all your jealous friends.
Shopping
Piha Surf Shop
122 Seaview RdFor your beach needs!