This trip is designed to highlight the best of both Piha and Karekare beaches. We go to Piha Beach twice (low tide and high tide) with a visit to Karekare Beach and waterfall in between.
At low tide at Piha, we walk to the area known as the Gap which is to the south of the beach. Here we explore the Gap and the Keyhole as well as looking in rock pools to observe the pool ecosystem. At high tide when the Gap and Keyhole area is mostly underwater, we walk up a short but steep track to Tasman Lookout for wonderful views of the beach looking north and then follow a track along the cliff top to where it overlooks the Gap and southern areas. In summer, a swim at Piha is an unforgettable experience if you enjoy swimming in surf. During autumn and winter we often stay for sunset.
At Karekare, we have a picnic lunch (bring your lunch) at Karekare Falls before walking to a lookout over the beach and walking down a small track to the beach. We have ample time to explore Karekare Beach. This trip requires lots of walking but isn’t a problem for moderately fit people.
- $65 – minimum 2 passengers – maximum 11 passengers
- Depart 10am
- 50 minutes drive to Piha – 10 minutes Piha to Karekare
- Return between 6.30 and 7.30pm
- Pick up at your hotel / home (Auckland central area*)
- Bring your picnic lunch or contact me to arrange one for you ($10)
- Advance bookings advised
*If outside this area, contact me to see if a pick up is possible.