The World Surf League (WSL) have announced that all March events, including the Piha Pro, have been suspended.
Further updates to be provided shortly...

 

The Corona Piha Pro marks professional surfing's triumphant return to New Zealand. Piha, on the West Coast of NZ's North Island is a 45-minute drive from Auckland city and is capable of producing world-class waves. Being the second Challenger Series event of the 2020 season, the Corona Piha Pro will play an all-important part in elite Championship Tour qualification.

 
Only Vehicle Access Passes have Access to Piha
Due to expected traffic congestion and limited parking while the Piha Pro takes place, vehicle access into Piha township will be restricted to Vehicle Pass holders only. As a result, we recommend carpooling as much as possible to ensure maximum value for attendees. 
Each car will be scanned through a managed access point located at the turn-off to Karekare Road and Piha Road. Please clearly display your Vehicle Pass on the front windscreen/dashboard of your vehicle.
Your pass includes a designated parking area - please park here on the day and adhere to all signage and directions given by event staff. Once you have parked your car, leave it in the authorised car park for the duration of your visit. Walking around Piha is recommended. Piha residents do not need to apply through iTICKET for a Vehicle Pass. They will receive special Piha Resident Passes.

Shuttle Bus service – PLEASE NOTE
Shuttle bus tickets MUST be pre-booked at iTicket.co.nz. Please book your shuttle bus time carefully as bookings are not flexible and cannot be used on a bus at another time. Return buses are included in each ticket. Return times do not need to be booked in advance and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Return buses will depart hourly from 2pm until 7pm from the drop-off location near the Domain car-park. Please ensure you are there before 7pm if catching the last bus, as there will be no alternative transport services.
Each one-way journey may take up to an hour. Please present your ticket for scanning when boarding the bus at both locations.
To use the Shuttle Bus service, you can either drive and use the Park-and-Ride at Parrs Park, or use public transport to get to Parrs Park – Sunnyvale is the closest train station (a 14-minute walk from Parrs Park).

Disclaimer

Because of the unpredictable nature of surfing, there are no guarantees the competition will run if the conditions prevent it. In the event that competition is delayed or canceled on a particular day, you are welcome to attend as the event will be open, with activations and activities operating as normal. Please keep an eye out for competition cancellations or delays on our Facebook page. Important note: Once you have purchased your Vehicle Access Pass, a refund cannot be issued. 
Please note; we are unable to advise who will be competing at which time throughout the event due to the unpredictable nature of the schedule. 

Bus tickets are non-refundable.

Our Environment

• This is a sustainable event. Single-use plastics are banned. Remember to bring your reusable drink bottles to fill up from supplied water tanks and keep cups for any hot drinks during the event. 
• Please minimise your rubbish at the event and recycle in appropriate bins. 
• The council parks and beaches are smoke-free and the event is smoke-free.   
• No dogs are permitted on the event site. 
• Please keep off sand dunes at all times to protect the dune biodiversity.
• The area has been affected by kauri dieback disease. Please clean soil off your footwear and other gear every time you enter or leave an area with native trees, and at every cleaning station. To read more on information about restrictions in the region, including details about the protection of native trees and closed tracks click HERE.
• Please be careful when walking along public tracks in the Piha area. Some of the tracks require sturdy footwear. Please keep on the tracks for your safety.  
• Act with caution and sensitivity around the wildlife such as the Grey-face Petrels, Dotterels, Tui, Kereru, Fantails and Blue-face Penguins.  
• Piha is often frequented by Māui dolphins, which is an endangered species. We ask that if you see a Māui dolphin, please report it to the event organisers and to the Department of Conservation by calling 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) 
• This is a fire-ban area. No fireworks or open fires please.

Additional Key Information
Please note that there is no petrol station in Piha so we encourage you to fill up the tank before you hit the road. If you’re planning on having a swim, a reminder to do so between the flags and not in the competition area. Also, don’t forget to bring a pair of shoes because Piha’s famous black sand can get hot. There are no public transport options to Piha.

Please note that drones, single-use plastics and BYO alcohol are prohibited at the event

For more information you can contact us at info@pihapro.co.nz, or visit our WSL Piha Pro Facebook Page.