Piha
Piha is a black-sand beach on Auckland's west coast, centered visually on the rock formation widely known in English as Lion Rock.
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- Place
- Piha
- Location
- Piha, New Zealand
- Medium
- Archival pigment print, museum-grade matte
- Sizes
- 5×7 · 8×10 · 12×18 · 16×20 · 16×24 · 24×36 in (USA) · 30×40 · 50×70 · 61×91 cm (Australia & New Zealand, Europe)
The record
Piha has a place in New Zealand’s surf history: visiting American lifeguards brought lighter Californian Malibu boards there in 1958.
In the print, Lion Rock stands beside the long curve of the beach, with the headland behind it. Broad areas of sand, blue-green water and hillside keep the rock easy to recognise. The colours are part of the painting, rather than a record of conditions on a particular day.
What this print shows
The composition begins above the beach. The rock, the curve of the shore and the distant headland remain visible in one frame. Te Piha is reduced to mustard, olive and green planes; repeated surf bands preserve the long direction of the coast.
Golden foreground slopes anchor the lower edge, while a single cream cloud crosses an otherwise open blue sky. People and buildings are omitted so the geography carries the image.
Common questions
What sizes does the Piha poster come in?
United States – unframed: 5×7 in, 8×10 in, 12×18 in, 16×20 in, 16×24 in, 24×36 in ($16–$59); framed: 8×10 in, 12×18 in, 16×20 in, 24×36 in ($59–$179)
Australia & New Zealand – unframed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (US$39–US$59); framed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (US$95–US$189)
Europe (EU) – unframed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (€45–€66); framed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (€89–€179). Shipping is included in every price.
Can I get it framed?
Yes. The framed version comes in a solid oak frame, ready to hang, for United States, Australia & New Zealand, Europe (EU). Choose “framed” under Size & finish.
How long does delivery take?
Every print is made to order through our production partner; the fulfilment location depends on the product and delivery address. United States: 2–3 business days to print plus 5–11 in transit, so about 7–14 business days in all; Australia & New Zealand: 2–3 business days to print plus 7–15 in transit, so about 9–18 business days in all; Europe (EU): 2–3 business days to print plus 5–8 in transit, so about 7–11 business days in all. Orders placed Monday to Friday before 14:00 Copenhagen time count from that day. You get an email with tracking when it ships.
What is it printed on?
Archival, museum-grade matte paper with pigment inks. Unframed prints ship flat or in a sturdy tube depending on size; framed prints ship ready to hang.
What if it arrives damaged, or I change my mind?
Damaged, faulty or wrong prints are reprinted or refunded everywhere – write to us within 30 days with a photo. Customers in the EU also have a 14-day right of withdrawal. See returns & refunds.
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Independent artwork by Surf Haunts. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, authorized by, or endorsed by Piha, or by any organization associated with it. The name of the place is used solely to identify the subject depicted. This is an original illustration, not a photograph.
Made with AI-assisted illustration tools under Surf Haunts' direction and edited by hand before publication. The facts on this page are checked separately against the sources linked in the text above.