Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Marine Parade, Piha

Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri

We have closed large sections of the Waitākere Ranges to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

When you visit our parks, you need to clean your footwear and equipment to avoid transferring disease from one area to another.

Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.

About Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park - Lion Rock.

Piha is one of Auckland's most famous west coast black sand beaches. Part of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, Piha is a popular spot for swimmers and surfers.

Always swim between the flags, and wear a life jacket when you're fishing.

Book accommodation at Piha

Log Race CSC overnight parking area

You need to know

Animals

Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all Auckland Council regional parks' bookable sites and accommodation. The exception is registered aid dogs. You will need to advise our staff at time of booking if you have a registered aid dog for an exemption.
Dogs are allowed in regional parks only as stated in the dog walking section. All other animals are prohibited at all times, unless you have a permit issued by Auckland Council.

Alcohol

Visible and excessive consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
We may ask you and your group to leave the park and terminate your permit.

Smokefree regional parks

Our regional parks are smoke-free.
Please observe this while staying on or using our regional parks.

Waste

All our regional parks are rubbish free. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

Outdoor fires

It is illegal to light a fire outside in all public areas in the Auckland region.

Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

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Dog walking at Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Our tip

Always follow the rules on where you can walk your dog on our website even if the information on park signs does not match. Call us on 09 301 0101 if you need help.
Read more about the dog access rules in Policy on dogs.

Park areas
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On-leash
All times
This covers the park areas adjacent to North Piha beach between Monkey Rock and the access track at Little Lion Rock Corner (at the beginning of Marine Parade North). Includes North Piha Strand, Piha Esplanade Reserve, Les Waygood Park and North Piha Esplanade.
Walking track areas
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Prohibited
All times
This covers the Laird Thomson track, Lion Track, Tasman View track and Taitomo (The Gap) including access via the beach and the beach areas.
Monkey Rock and Lion Rock
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Prohibited
All times
This covers the area of the rocks.
Beach between Monkey and Lion rocks
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Off-leash
All times
On-leash
All times
This covers the beach area between Monkey Rock and the access track at Little Lion Rock Corner (at the beginning of Marine Parade North).
Prohibited beach areas
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Prohibited
All times
Northern end of North Piha Beach from approximately 190m north of the end of North Piha Road and in the northerly direction. Southwards of the access point at Little Lion Rock Corner (at the beginning of Marine Parade North) to the southern end of Piha Beach.
Other beach areas
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On-leash
All times
This includes the beach area between Monkey Rock and a point 190m north of North Piha Road.
Car park
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Prohibited
All times
This covers the Glen Esk Road SCC and Log Race Road SCC parking areas only. SCC definition - Self Contained Campervan.

Park areas
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	On-leash All times

Walking track areas
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Monkey Rock and Lion Rock
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	Prohibited All times

Prohibited beach areas
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Other beach areas
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	On-leash All times

Car park
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	Prohibited All times

Dog access rules for other public places

See the Auckland region dog access rules that cover other public areas.

Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

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Facilities at Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Pedestrian access

Open 24 hours

Toilets

There are two toilet blocks available.

Toilets - limited mobility

There are wheelchair accessible toilets available.

Gate access winter

8am to 7pm (Non-daylight saving)

Gate access summer

8am to 9pm (Daylight saving)

Parking

There are 40 parks available at Glenesk Road.

Beach

Always, swim between the flags at Piha.

Winstone Track

60 minutes, 2 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Winstone Track is open.

Quarry Track

30 minutes, 1.1 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Quarry Track is open.

Kitekite Track

150 minutes, 4 km
Mountain buggy access but not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. Check if Kitekite Track is open.

Cowan Track

Less than 15 minutes, 200 m
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Cowan Track is open.

Upper Nihotupu Walk

45 minutes, 2.6 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Upper Nihotupu Walk is open.

Huia Ridge Track

185 minutes, 6 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Huia Ridge Track is open.

Laird Thomson Track

150 minutes, 4 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Laird Thomson Track is open.

Maungaroa Ridge Track

45 minutes, 2.2 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Maungaroa Ridge Track is open.

Marguerite Track

90 minutes, 2.3 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Marguerite Track is open.

Ian Wells Track

60 minutes, 2.4 km
Tramping track. Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Ian Wells Track is open.

Arthur Mead Track

15 minutes, 600 m
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Arthur Mead Track is open.

Lion Rock Track

30 minutes, 110 m
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Lion Rock Track is open.

White Track

60 minutes, 1.9 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if White Track is open.

Piha Valley Track

90 minutes, 2.2 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Piha Valley Track is open.

Byers Walk

15 minutes, 400 m
Short walk suitable for mountain buggy. No pram or wheelchair access. Check if Byers Walk is open.

Kauri Grove Track

75 minutes, 3 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Kauri Grove Track is open.

Forbes Track

45 minutes, 1.1 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Forbes Track is open.

Horoeka Track

30 minutes, 1.4 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Horoeka Track is open.

Lucy Cranwell Track

30 minutes, 1 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Lucy Cranwell Track is open.

Home Track

90 minutes, 3.8 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Home Track is open.

McKenzie Track

45 minutes, 1.1 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if McKenzie Track is open.

Connect Track

Less than 15 minutes, 300 m
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Connect Track is open.

Tasman Lookout Track

45 minutes, 600 m
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Tasman Lookout Track is open.

Maungaroa Lookout Track

60 minutes, 2.5 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Maungaroa Lookout Track is open.

Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

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Activities at Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Horse riding

A permit is required for Horse riding in the Waitakere Ranges. Horse riding only permitted before 10am and after 4pm.

Volunteering

To find out about volunteering at 'Ark in the Park', visit the Ark in the Park website or contact us on 09 810 7014.

Weddings

You may need a permit to hold a wedding or civil union ceremony at this regional park. See Apply for a permit to have an event or wedding in a regional park for more information, or call 09 301 0101 and ask to speak to a Senior Park Ranger.

Swimming

Always, swim between the flags at Piha.

Surfing

Good surfing at South Piha and North Piha

Fishing

Remember that fishing on the west coast can be dangerous as waves are unpredictable. Always wear a lifejacket.

Drones

See Flying drones and unmanned aerial vehicles to find rules, guidelines and our code of conduct for flying UAVs and drones.

Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

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Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri

About Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Book accommodation at Piha

Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Map of Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Piha, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Marine Parade, Piha