Piha Beach has its own store, Library, Art Gallery, Fire Station, pre-school, 2 radio stations (88.3 and 88.1 on the dial), tennis club, RSA, Outdoor Bowling Club, NZ Art, 2 Surf Life Saving Clubs etc.... You can also get surf lessons, go canyoning, and lots more.
New Residents Guide: New to Waitakere? Here is a great resource to help you, and your family, settle in:New Residents Guide
Surf Lessons at Piha Beach | Left Nick, one of our surf instructors with our guest John from England. We can arrange private, one-on-one lessons for you. If you are a beginner, you will learn how to read the surf, how to handle your board in the surf and the basics of getting up and catching a wave.For the more advanced surfer, you will have a local coach to surf with who will help you improve your skills, show you new tricks and give you confidence in the challenging Piha conditions. 1 1/2-2 hours (depending on surf conditions) $80 +GST. Email us
Piha Surf Shuttle:
Peter, the owner/operator, of Piha Shuttle transfers visitors to Piha from or to Auckland Airport, Auckland CBD, the train in Glen Eden or the bus in Titirangi. Check him out on: Piha Surf Shuttle
Yes, its true. The best, absolute best, chips in New Zealand can be had at 'Blairs on the Beach' Piha.
To get there turn left at the bottom of Piha Hill heading toward South Piha Beach. Right next to Piha Surf Life Saving Club you'll find Blairs on the Beach.Their toasted sandwiches are pretty scrum too.
Blairs chips featured in Metro Magazine below - click for bigger image
West Coast (Art) Gallery: The West Coast Gallery has grown from small beginnings to a great gallery packed with art and crafts from Waitakere Artists priced from $10 to $10,000. It is well worth a visit and accepts EFTPOS and Credit Cards. Open Fri, Sat & Sun 10:00 - 4:00pm
Left: a photo of Piha& Karekare's First Response's Ambulance permanently stationed at Piha now.
Don't forget in an emergency Dial 111.
Piha Surf Life Saving Club - South Piha
Ironsands Bar and Lounge. What a view! Open for meals Friday and Saturday evenings - yummy too. Open most nights over summer.
BAR/RESTAURANT CHRISTMAS HOURS The club Bar and restaurant will open 7 days a week from Thursday 18 December. Over the Christmas/New Year period the bar will be CLOSED on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day. On a couple of dates over the holiday period there will be music events at the club. A cover charge will apply and the restaurant will only offer a reduced menu on these dates.
Coastcare Piha.
The Web Mistress Bobbie (left) with Pat la Roche of Coastcare, Piha enjoying a moment on the beach on a cold but gloriously sunny day in Piha in July.
Natarani and Sasha Witten-Hannah, of Karekare, are top New Zealand musicians who are in constant demand for weddings and other important occasions. They will bring high class cultural enjoyment to your festival, corporate function or personal celebration. Their music lightens and inspires the heart, heals the soul and enriches the mind.
You really need to enlarge this photo to see it. Piha Tennis Club is accessed through Piha Domain. Its just past the Piha Bowling Club and visitors are welcome. Contact the Secretary, Sandra Coney, for membership enquiries.
Piha Radio 88.1fmDial into 88.1fm for Piha's very own radio station. Popular with the natives and now streaming from Piha Radio right to you.
Piha Pre-School: Attached to Barnett Hall this pre-school has recently been extended to cater for the continuing increase in young children at Piha - something we're happy about.
Margo Trocchi - individually designed and made flags.
Piha Mid-Beach Toilets:
Built in 2003 a very necessary facility for visitors to Piha Mid-Beach. A beautiful design in natural materials.
Piha Surf Shop:
Pam Jolly sitting outside her and Mike's 'Gift and Craft Shop' located at 122 Seaview Road, Piha. Well worth a visit - you'll see the road signs just before the bottom of Piha Hill
Black Sand Weddings:
Set in an idyllic garden with a mature Pohutukawa as a centre piece this venue offers a great location for your wedding, committment or civil union.
Black Sand Wedding Venue
Piha Bowling Club Inc:
Accessed through Piha Domain this Club has great 'greens' and welcomes visitors. The club house is fully licensed (visitors must sign in) and has great 'value-for-money' dining most nights of the week.
Guests are very welcome to Piha Bowling Club on Friday nights casual play.
Dine in the Bowling Club, with a drink, before hand. Visitors very welcome.
Piha's Barnett Hall:
Our Community Hall used for all sorts of events from yoga, to dances, AGM's, Community Meetings, Fairs etc. To book Barnett Hall phone 8128815 - Fiona
Mike Jolly - Surfboards:
Handcrafted long boards, short boards, and second hand boards as well board repairs you can't go past Mike Jolly. You can email Mike at: Mike Jolly .
The Piha Store stocks a selection of general groceries. They have a selection of cake slices, delicatessen foods, espresso coffee and home-made pies . In the weekends don't miss their fresh croissant along with the Sunday papers. The Herald is available around 10:00am. They accept EFTPOS but not Credit Card.
The Piha Library is one of Piha's greatest Community Assets. Run by volunteers it has a great stock of books for all age groups. It also stocks videos and DVDs, has photocopier and laminator.
Open: Tue, Wed & Thu 10-1pm and Sat 10-3pm.
Piha Domain Camp Ground:
The Piha Domain Camp is right next door to the Piha Library and opposite the Piha Store. Managed by Fiona it is often packed during the summer by regular visitors.
Blair's on the Beach:Formally known as the 'Seagulls Nest' but now owned and run by Blair, Rana and their crew this little takeaway, right next to the Piha Surf Club, sells the best chips and toasted sandwiches. Great selection of iced drinks and ice creams. Its hugely popular. Great, friendly staff. Espresso coffee as well.
Phone 8128 309
Piha Surf Club: operates surf patrol at South Piha Beach from Labour Weekend until Easter. The life guards wear distinctive yellow and red uniforms. Their instructions should be followed for your own safety. Only swim between the yellow and red flags.
Piha Property : New Zealand Real Estate is booming and nowhere more than the coastal regions. Piha Beach is no exception. Piha Property are a great team if you're looking at New Zealand Real Estate.
Lion Rock Shop: Lion Rock Shop, in the Piha Store building, stocks all beach & surf gear. Pop in a have a look around.
Fishing Safety Advisors
Never fish alone Wear a life jacket Wear sandshoes rather than gumboots Carry a cell phone in a water proof bag Don't fish where rocks are being swamped Watch the swells & don't turn your back to the waves Cut snagged tackle free rather than trying to retrieve it If you fall in float on your back and let the current carry you out
WATER SERVICES LIMITED - PHILIP PARKS Phone 8128 758; Mobile 027 279 6036; or EMAILPumps, Tanks, Consulting, Cleaning, Filters, Design, Tank Liners, Cartage etc
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West Coast (Art) Gallery: 
Blair's on the Beach:Formally known as the 'Seagulls Nest' but now owned and run by Blair, Rana and their crew this little takeaway, right next to the Piha Surf Club, sells the best chips and toasted sandwiches. Great selection of iced drinks and ice creams. Its hugely popular. Great, friendly staff. Espresso coffee as well. 
Fishing Safety Advisors 