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Pretty
much
the
most
private
beach
on
the
west
coast
of
Auckland.
There
are
a
few
different
access
points
to
this
beach
and
where
to
park.
The
most
direct
way
is
to
park
off
Anawhata
Rd
just
a
few
klicks
past
the
Craw
campground.
There
will
be
a
small
semicircle
parking
area
with
a
gate
and
sign
for
White’s
Beach.
From
here
the
track
leads
down
a
very
steep
and
long
double
track
driveway,
at
the
bottom
where
the
driveway
splits
there
is
a
signed
trail
to
the
right,
this
is
the
Rose
Track.
This
track
is
steep
in
sections
but
has
a
few
good
rest
options
with
great
views.
Another
access
point,
not
to
be
attempted
at
high
tide,
would
be
to
park
at
the
lot
at
the
end
of
North
Piha
Rd
and
do
the
Laird
Thomson
Track
up
and
over
the
head.
This
track
is
somewhat
shorter
than
the
previously
described
route
but
can
be
much
more
technical
with
rope
railings
and
extremely
steep
sections.
Finally
at
low
tide
you
can
take
the
route
that
skirts
along
the
coast,
either
from
Anawhata
or
Piha.
Water
shoes
with
a
sturdy
grippy
sole
are
best
here
and
it’s
wise
to
keep
an
eye
on
the
waves
as
they
often
splash
onto
the
rocks
even
at
low
tide.
You
will
often
meet
folks
fishing
on
these
routes.
It’s
important
to
note
that
one
must
be
aware
of
the
tide
schedule
as
sections
become
extremely
hazardous
as
the
tide
comes
in.
It’s
also
wise
to
check
the
surf
report
and
avoid
the
area
during
large
swells.
The
beach
itself
is
quite
beautiful
and
usually
empty.
There
is
no
surf
rescue
here
so
you
need
to
determine
where
to
rip
is
and
not
to
dismiss
the
strength
of
these
currents,
rule
of
thumb
is
to
not
swim
when
the
tide
is
going
out.
On
the
Piha
side
there
are
a
number
of
tidal
pools
which
can
be
only
be
accessed
at
low
tide
where
you
can
find
crabs,
starfish
and
brilliantly
colored
anemones.
The
Anawhata
side
has
an
interesting
cave
and
some
nice
sandy
pools.
If
you
follow
the
small
stream
there
is
a
track
that
heads
up
the
head
and
affords
nice
views.
Be
mindful
of
nesting
oystercatchers
as
they
nest
in
the
rocks
and
can
be
very
territorial.
Additional
notes:
there
is
no
toilet
here,
the
closest
one
is
at
the
end
of
Anawhata
Rd
in
the
parking
lot.
There
is
also
no
water
access
at
this
beach
or
Anawhata
so
plan
ahead.
Bring
sneakers
or
hiking
shoes
for
the
track.
Anawhata
rd
is
mostly
unpaved,
narrow
and
quite
twisty.
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