Piha

Also known as Piha Beach

thumb|Timber settlement at Piha circa 1916, photograph by Albert Percy Godber

Key facts

Settlement.name: Piha
Settlement.image_skyline: Image:Piha and Lion Rock.JPG
Settlement.image_caption: Piha and Lion Rock from the access road above
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: New Zealand
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Auckland
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Ward
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Waitākere ward
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Local board
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Waitākere Ranges Local Board
Settlement.leader_title: Territorial Authority

Article

10 sections

Contents

History
Demographics
Features and geology
Surfing
Surf lifesaving
Safety information
''Piha Rescue''
Photo gallery
References
External links

thumb|Timber settlement at Piha circa 1916, photograph by Albert Percy Godber

Piha is a coastal settlement in West Auckland, on the western coast of the Auckland Region in New Zealand. It is one of the most popular beaches in the area and a major day-trip destination for Aucklanders throughout the year, and especially in summer.