A short drive out of Auckland and you're staring at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The sands are volcanic and the view is unforgettable. People come here for the surf, the solitude and to make the occasional movie. If you haven't seen The Piano it's time you did. If you haven't been to Karekare Beach, what are you waiting for?

Just 45 minutes from Auckland New Zealand, nestled between the Waitakere rainforest nature reserve and the dramatic black sand surf beaches of Auckland's scenic west coast is Karekare Beach Lodge.

Together alone at your self catering vacation rental accommodation you will experience a boutique lodge holiday in one of Auckland New Zealand's most scenic beach locations.

Visit us at your own pace or take advantage of Karekare Beach Lodge's special rates for a guided tour in our luxury Toyota Wind Tourer. From your central Auckland accommodation, adventure west across the Auckland Isthmus and over the native rainforest clad Waitakere Ranges via Auckland's aptly named Scenic Drive. Break your scenic tour at Arataki, one of New Zealand's best tourist visitor centres, featuring detailed information on hiking trekking and walking the adventure trails through this natural wilderness. Then descend through the heart of the rainforest to secluded Karekare Beach Lodge.

Relax in the comfort of our Beach Lodge accommodation, enjoy views of the Karekare lagoon, stream and surf beach from your bedroom or wooden deck as you plan your vacation walking adventures.

Discover wilderness hiking trails to breathtaking scenic lookouts, cascading waterfalls, or walk paths through rainforest glades to the wild black sand surf beach.

For truly special guided nature walking just minutes away from our Beach Lodge accommodation and access to the best of Auckland's rainforest wilderness and beach hiking adventures contact your hosts. Carole and Stuart Roscoe will share their knowledge gained from a lifetime adventuring over trails in this unspoiled corner of New Zealand.