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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 Piha Rides, taxi or uber/Didi. (See below for more 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,Uber/Didi, Piha Rides or hitchhike as it is about 30 minutes drive. 

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1. IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN VEHICLE

​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 - www.piharides.co.nz

​Bookings essential direct through their website or choose a package deal with us and save $.

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Fare prices are one-way and includes up to 4 passengers. Additional passengers $25pp Max 7

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  • Auckland CBD/Piha NZ$150

  • Auckland Airport/Piha NZ$150

  • Local Piha transport, Karekare, waterfalls, hiking trails $10-$25pp

  • Glen Eden/Henderson Train station $70/$80

  • Phone Ange 021 1371901 

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3. UBER/DiDi/Independent Taxi

  • Auckland International airport to Piha: $100-$150

  • Auckland City to Piha: $63 - $85 

  • Henderson/Glen Eden train stations to Piha: $50 -$60

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​Didi charges its drivers a lower commission than Uber so It's generally cheaper for the passenger too.​​​​

​TIP: there is no Uber/DiDi available from Piha, so perhaps get the contact details from your driver that drops you off.

​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

  • Essam ph:021 0257 1375

  • Kuldeep Singh ph: 027 414 7379​

​​​​​​4 TAXI /SHUTTLE

Prices vary between the taxi companies:

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  • Auckland International Airport to Piha: NZ$120- NZ$150 for up to 4 people.

  • Auckland City to Piha: Expect to pay between $100 - $120 for up to 4 people.

  • Henderson/New Lynn/Glen Eden train stations to Piha: $65 - $85

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TAXI COMPANIES

  • Western Cabs +64 9-838 9199

  • Auckland Co-op: (09) 300 3000

  • Corporate Cabs: (09) 377 0773

  • 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, Piha Rides 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.

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