Nature venue
Karekare Falls
12 locals recommend
Location
Karekare, Auckland
Tips from locals
Our favourite west coast beach. The picturesque black sand beach was famously featured in Jane Campion's The Piano. Bring shoes - the sand get very hot and its a walk to the water. Swimmers are advised to only swim between the flags. We only recommend swimming here if you are a confidant swimmer. Be sure to look out for a map to Karekare waterfall, known by the Kawerau people as ‘Te Ahoaho' or ‘pendulous white thread', is nestled a short walk from the main beach arrival area.
Our favourite west coast beach. The picturesque black sand beach was famously featured in Jane Campion's The Piano. Bring shoes - the sand get very hot and its a walk to the water. Swimmers are advised to only swim between the flags. We only recommend swimming here if you are a confidant swimmer.…
A 45 min walk to the falls. Some cafes and fish n chips to check out while you're out west
Take Scenic Drive out towards Piha and turn off to Karekare beach and waterfall.