Raglan's surf break is located on New Zealand's west coast near Hamilton and Cambridge. It is famous among surfers for its large, consistent left-hand waves formed by swells from the Tasman Sea interacting with the sloped seabed. This has led to increased tourism and population growth in Raglan town in recent years. Piha beach is located 48km from Auckland airport on the west coast. It is known for surfing, with the best waves found near Camel Rock. Piha also features black volcanic sand and geological formations like Lion Rock, the remnant of a volcanic plug. The Waitakere Ranges were formed 20 million years ago by volcanic activity, and the black sand has er