It is a fabulous place on the west coast only about 1 hour from Auckland. It is a place to kick-back, walk on the beach, ride the surf and generally do very little
West of Auckland
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Also, Anawhata beach is immediately north of Piha, but has no road access. It is an incredibly beautiful beach, and because it is five minutes' walk from the car is often deserted, at still within an hours' drive of downtown Auckland.
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