# Piha Beach and Lion Rock

> A black-sand surf beach with the Lion Rock outcrop at the middle, on the Tasman coast west of Auckland. A short track leads up for the view.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-piha-lion-rock/

A black-sand surf beach with the Lion Rock outcrop at the middle, on the Tasman coast west of Auckland. A short track leads up for the view. Rips are strong, so swim only between the flags, and the road is winding.

- **Nearest town:** Auckland, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -36.9531, 174.4686
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Auckland and the wild Waitākere west coast beaches](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-auckland-west-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Karekare Beach and Kitekite Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-karekare-beach/) – 4 km
- [Bethells Beach (Te Henga)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-bethells-beach/) – 7 km
- [Arataki Visitor Centre, Waitākere Ranges](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-arataki-visitor-centre/) – 13 km
- [Muriwai Gannet Colony](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-muriwai-gannet-colony/) – 14 km

## FAQs

### Where is Piha Beach and Lion Rock?

Piha Beach and Lion Rock is in Auckland, New Zealand, at GPS -36.9531, 174.4686.

### Which road trips pass Piha Beach and Lion Rock?

Piha Beach and Lion Rock is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Auckland and the wild Waitākere west coast beaches.

### What is there to see near Piha Beach and Lion Rock?

Places worth a stop nearby: Karekare Beach and Kitekite Falls (4 km), Bethells Beach (Te Henga) (7 km), Arataki Visitor Centre, Waitākere Ranges (13 km) and Muriwai Gannet Colony (14 km).

### When is the best time to visit Piha Beach and Lion Rock?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)