Piha Beach & Kitekite Falls & South Piha Sea Caves Explore and Coastal Walk

Hi there

Update on Weather - Conditions for Saturday are looking much better. Long fine periods.
Bring a torch for Sea Caves in the Afternoon as Low Tide is at 3pm .

Some other people are coming along from my Facebook Walking Group, Outdoors with Stephen.
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Sea Caves are only accessible at Low Tide, not many people know about these even at busy places like Piha, there's still secret places to go and see here . They go in 30m.

Hike Details for Saturday

Feet First Auckland Hiking Club Take Two - September 20th.
Meet and Greet is 10.30am.

Join me at Piha with our new friends and reconnect with others on Saturday.

The route today will take us to this black sand beach first...walking North ...before heading inland to visit some hidden Lily Ponds, and get a glimpse of how people live here , by walking past their beach houses...we then walk past the Piha Shop, grab refreshments on the go...or Use the Toilets..before we head
into the wilderness area of Piha to , into the bush, following a stream alongside a mixture of boardwalks and trails, passing by many large trees, including Kauri and Rimu, and hopefully a few flowering trees as we celebrate walking in spring today.

Our lunch is either at the base of the beautiful layered 40m high Piha Waterfall called Kitekite Falls, or for extra fun and a bit of huffing and puffing, to the lookout at the top of the Falls to sit , eat lunch and enjoy the splendid views , or their is a few deeper pools to cool down in for the brave.

After relaxing, our route continues, back to the beach houses and streets of south Piha, by now, the tide today will be low enough to walk along the black sand beach to The Gap, and our main reason why we are visiting Piha Beach, the opportunity to see hidden Sea Caves alongside the Tasman Sea, after we walk through the Blow Hole, these Sea Caves are the biggest and longest of any found along the area here . Especially splendid views , this is the location of the extreme end of South Piha. Returning back same way, we have the opportunity to visit Lion Rock and the northern end of Piha.

Duration - About 4 hours of leisurely walking plus extra time for breaks.

Distance - 8km approx.

Difficulty - Mostly Easy to Medium.
Some steeper 20 minutes to reach top Kitekite Falls .
Speed - My casual pace. Not suitable for fast-paced walkers.

Please - No smoking, animals, children or Guests.

What to Bring - Day Pack - Lunch and Snacks and Drink - Clothes suitable for the season. Wool layers to keep yourself warm and happy - Rain jacket- Wear strong walking shoes or boots - A hiking pole is optional, and recommended - First Aid Band Aids - Headlight or Handheld torch for the Sea Caves.

Time Schedule-

Send me a Text if you Require a Ride by Friday Afternoon.
Mob 0274 779495 and I can maybe pick you up in the Central City.

10.30 am.. All Arrive here at North Piha Beach Domain Carpark on Seaview Rd.

Look out for Signs saying Piha Bowling Club. Use Google Link on Map Link here. 12 Seaview Rd. Piha.

Do Introduction Circle. Gold Coin Collection.

11am - Start Hike

1pm - Lunch at Kitekite Falls. Opportunities to Swim.

2pm - Arrive at South Piha Beach.
Visit The Sea Caves here for those interested. Shoes will Get Wet . Bring along spare to wear home .

4pm . Approx end of South Piha visit to Sea Caves. Time to visit Lion Rock .

4.30- Approx Return to Cars. Refreshments at Nearby Piha Store. Seats are on left here under cover .

Return to Auckland.

🥾 What’s in Store

This is a slower-paced, social walk – plenty of time for photos, rest stops, and soaking up the stories of the land and forest.

📍 Meeting Details

Time: Meet & Greet at 10:30am.

Place: North Piha Domain Carpark (12 Seaview Rd, in front of Lion Rock).

Alternative GPS : Piha Bowling Club Carpark (use Google Maps).

Look for me in an orange shirt on Seaview Rd opposite beach houses on right.

Hiking poles optional (great for knees & balance).

🚗 Transport

– Organise a Ride:

Post your area + mobile number in the comments to connect.

Option 2 – Drive Yourself:

Head directly to Piha Domain Carpark, Seaview Rd Arrive by 10.30 am ready to Walk.

Toilets available opposite the shop & campground.

💵 Event Cost

$2–$5 Koha (based on your income) to help support the group website.

🚫 Please Note

No dogs, no smoking, no extra guests. No Children under 18.

RSVP and update if your plans change.

✨ Final Word

This hike is about quality time, nature, and shared adventure. The caves are rare, the falls are spectacular, and the company will make it even better.

See you at Piha, on Saturday for our Guided smaller group Feet First Auckland Hiking Club Take Two.

Stephen F
Organiser / Leader
📱 027 477 94 95

Note - Mobile Cover is Limited At Piha Beach Domain Carpark.

Write these Details Down. Allow Extra travel time to Piha if you haven't been here before. Head to North Piha.

Our Carpark is on the left past the Campground and the Small Library off Seaview Rd in front of Lion Rock.