Nature venue
Karekare Falls
12 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Caroline
September 11, 2017
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.…
Laina
June 19, 2017
Beautiful walk to a magnificent water fall.
Ellie
August 14, 2022
A 45 min walk to the falls. Some cafes and fish n chips to check out while you're out west
Bridget
January 17, 2022
Take Scenic Drive out towards Piha and turn off to Karekare beach and waterfall.
Jennifer
April 1, 2021
A must view spot, if you take a drive to the west coast beaches. NOTE: the road to Karekare is currently closed for repairs, so the waterfall is not currently accessible.
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Location
Karekare, Auckland