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Trip to Piha Beach

by Pamela Moresby September 4, 2017, 2:16 pm 351 Views 14 Votes 31 Comments

The day we went to Piha Beach was forecast to rain, but we packed a lunch and a thermos and went. It takes half an hour to get there.

Here are a series of photos I took and hopefully you can see them and I would like to hear what you think of them.

It was either sunny or cloudy and there was no rain that day.

#1 North end of Piha Beach

Not often shown but a legitimate part of the beach. At the most northern end it has no lifeguards and they recommend you don't swim there.

#2 View of Camel Rock Southern side

Around the more southern side, you can walk 20 mins to "The Gap" but you can only do it when the tide is out. The tide was in today.

#3 View of Camel Rock from a small stream

I saw this interesting stream and took a photo of it. Always something new when ever I visit.

#4 View of Piha beach from the road

Just before you get to the beach you drive down a very windy road with sheer drops in some places. I stopped to take a photo of the view here.

A long time ago, it was a gravel road and there was a huge rock over hanging the road. Now it is a modern road tar sealed and that over hanging rock is removed. They put some dynamite on it and it's now gone.

#5

A closer look at the detail of Lion Rock at Piha. Lion Rock is a bit of an icon and gets put on every postcard, etc...

I could see some people would have a bach here and have that on their wall, which shows the level of imagination they have.

It is off course a standard land mark.

#6 This is a surfer on a more southern side.

There were 2 main surfers I saw and they took their time picking a wave to ride.

#7 Looking south from the north head.

You need to climb a tall sand dune to get this view. A lot of people come but not quite as many as the other side. Some take their dogs for a walk here.

#8 Abstract view of Lion Rock from a certain angle of the beach

I am looking towards the north and have the north head of Piha in the distance. It makes a more abstracted photograph. How many of the conventional people will have that on their wall?

#9 Overhanging NZ foliage and branches on a small road leading to the beach

This is an area where the road ways are most attractive.

#10 Real Estate on the south side of Piha Beach

Some one has lots of money? Or does the bank own them?

What do you think?

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Written by Pamela Moresby

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Muhammad says:

September 12, 2017 at 7:05 am

Beautiful

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 12, 2017 at 12:13 pm
  
  Thanks Muhammad
  
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Pamela Moresby says:

September 9, 2017 at 9:33 am

Thanks Tasartcraft

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Deepizzaguy says:

September 9, 2017 at 6:42 am

I liked the image #10 about the homes in the south side of the beach. I really enjoyed this beach.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 9, 2017 at 9:34 am
  
  Thanks Deepizzaguy
  
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  - Deepizzaguy says:
    
    September 9, 2017 at 7:41 pm
    
    You are we welcome Pamela
    
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Mystic Brenda Marie says:

September 8, 2017 at 10:03 am

wow, great photos thank-you for sharing

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 8, 2017 at 10:04 am
  
  Thanks Brenda, glad you like the photos!
  
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hamza says:

September 6, 2017 at 8:57 pm

Awesome pics.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 8, 2017 at 10:09 am
  
  Thanks Hamza
  
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IcyBC says:

September 6, 2017 at 12:49 pm

Fantastic photos!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 8, 2017 at 10:09 am
  
  Thanks IcyBC
  
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TheOfficialAndrew says:

September 6, 2017 at 6:42 am

When was this Pamela? Do you go to Piha Beach much?

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 8, 2017 at 10:10 am
  
  I went last Sunday Andrew. We go once or twice a year or sometimes more often.
  
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  - TheOfficialAndrew says:
    
    September 8, 2017 at 10:22 am
    
    How long do you usually stay there for? A weekend or a week?
    
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    - Pamela Moresby says:
      
      September 8, 2017 at 10:25 am
      
      No, that’s only a day trip
      
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ellie925 says:

September 5, 2017 at 9:35 am

Gorgeous photos!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 6, 2017 at 3:38 am
  
  Thanks Ellie, really appreciate your kind comments
  
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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 8, 2017 at 10:10 am
  
  Thanks Ellie
  
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ninaartist says:

September 4, 2017 at 5:22 pm

Beautiful photographs!
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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 5, 2017 at 12:21 am
  
  Thanks Nina
  
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Ileana Calotescu says:

September 4, 2017 at 3:29 pm

Great photos!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 5, 2017 at 12:11 am
  
  Thanks Ileana
  
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Kim_Johnson says:

September 4, 2017 at 3:09 pm

What great photos, and tour. Looks like a wonderful area for sure. Love Lion Rock!!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 5, 2017 at 12:25 am
  
  Thanks Kim, pleased you like them.
  
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Georgi Tsachev says:

September 4, 2017 at 2:50 pm

Nice pictures!

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 5, 2017 at 12:24 am
  
  Thanks Georgi glad you like them
  
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Gina23 says:

September 4, 2017 at 2:33 pm

What a wonderful pics! I love the beach

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 5, 2017 at 3:58 am
  
  Thanks Gina, we have many like this and I don’t take it for granted so it’s worth sharing the view
  
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lacho59 says:

September 4, 2017 at 2:26 pm

I’m impressed by another place in your Pamela Country. I was fascinated by the color range of waves and sand. Divine sight.

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- Pamela Moresby says:
  
  September 5, 2017 at 3:46 am
  
  Thanks Elenka. The sea tends to change colour with the changing light and different times of the day. I’ve always loved the sea and water
  
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