GETTING HERE
Due to the remote location, there is no 'public transport' all the way to Piha...
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For a direct service from Auckland City or Auckland Airport to Piha, you will need to organise private transport such as a shuttle, taxi or uber. (See below for info)
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You can take public transport closer to Piha. The nearest train stations to Piha are Henderson Station and Glen Eden station- from here you could use a taxi or Uber or hitchhike as it is about 30 minutes drive.
1. IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN VEHICLE
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Please see our recommended route from Auckland City on Google Maps.
It is a 45min drive from Auckland CBD and 60mins from Auckland Airport.
2. PIHA RIDES
​A new service for 2025. 730am -1030pm
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Auckland and Airport Pick-ups and Drop-off NZ$150 pre-book 48hr cancellation
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Local Piha transport, Karekare, waterfalls, hiking trails $10-$25pp
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Glen Eden/Henderson Train station $75
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Phone Ange 021 1371901 email
3. UBER/DiDi/Independent Taxi
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Auckland International airport to Piha: $100-$150
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Auckland City to Piha: $63 - $85
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Henderson/Glen Eden train stations to Piha: $50 -$60
​Didi charges its drivers a much lower commission than Uber and It's generally cheaper for the passenger too.​​​
​NOTE: there is no Uber/DiDi available from Piha, so perhaps get the contact details from your driver that drops you off.
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Use the apps or you can try to contact these drivers directly who have said they wish to service Piha:
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Hadi ph: 0274 112 242
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Essam ph:021 0257 1375
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Kuldeep Singh ph: 027 414 7379​
​​​​​​4 TAXI /SHUTTLE
Prices do vary between the taxi companies:
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Auckland International Airport to Piha: NZ$100- NZ$150 for up to 4 people.
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Auckland City to Piha: Expect to pay between $100 - $120 for up to 4 people.
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Henderson/New Lynn/Glen Eden train stations to Piha: $65 - $85
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TAXI COMPANIES
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Western Cabs +64 9-838 9199
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Auckland Co-op: (09) 300 3000
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Corporate Cabs: (09) 377 0773
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Super Shuttle: 0800 Airport Transfers (0800 748 885) | Phone: +64 9 522 5100 | www.supershuttle.co.nz
5. RENTAL CARS:
Renting a car or campervan is a great way to see New Zealand as the public transport is not the best at getting you to those remote locations.
6. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus/Train - from Auckland Airport and Auckland City Central to Piha
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NOTE: There is no public transport all the way to Piha.
You can take public transport closer to Piha and then from the train station you'll need to catch a taxi, Rideshare or hitchhike to Piha.
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The closest train stations to Piha are Henderson and Glen Eden.
They are both similar distance from Piha. Henderson has Westcity Mall for shopping whereas Glen Eden has limited stores.
