Tree Top Sanctuary Guidebook
Sightseeing
Piha
Quintessential West Coast Beach
A hidden west coast gem. A short 20 minute walk from the carpark will have you at one of the quietest beaches around
Anawhata
A hidden west coast gem. A short 20 minute walk from the carpark will have you at one of the quietest beaches around
Another 'westie' beach famous for its Gannet colonies. It's also the start of a great walk from Bethell's Beach to Muriwai (Te Henga Walkway)
115 locals recommend
Muriwai
Another 'westie' beach famous for its Gannet colonies. It's also the start of a great walk from Bethell's Beach to Muriwai (Te Henga Walkway)
The closest and calmest beach to the property. 15 minutes and you're on the black sand.
106 locals recommend
Bethells Beach
The closest and calmest beach to the property. 15 minutes and you're on the black sand.
Beautiful clifftop walk (moderate) - about 2.5 hours one way. My favourite walk in the Waitakere area
14 locals recommend
Te Henga Walkway
301 Bethells RdBeautiful clifftop walk (moderate) - about 2.5 hours one way. My favourite walk in the Waitakere area
A hidden lake accessed via a huge sand dune. Great for swimming and waterfalls. You can walk the perimeter of the lake over an hour or so too. Well worth the stop. A lot of sandboarding possible too!
16 locals recommend
Lake Wainamu
A hidden lake accessed via a huge sand dune. Great for swimming and waterfalls. You can walk the perimeter of the lake over an hour or so too. Well worth the stop. A lot of sandboarding possible too!