Viewpoints & Lookouts
Higher ground
Volcanic cones, harbour edges and the climbs worth taking the long way to.
Bastion Point (Takaparawhau) | Historic Headland & City Views
Bastion Point, also known as Takaparawhau, is one of Auckland's most significant places — both for its sweeping view and its history. The headland looks…
Mount Victoria (Takarunga) | Volcanic Summit & Panoramic Views
The highest cone on the North Shore, a steep ten-minute climb, and a 360 over the harbour, the city and Rangitoto. Free, and hard to beat.
North Head (Maungauika) | Historic Volcanic Reserve
A 50,000-year-old volcanic headland at the entrance to Auckland's harbour, with a network of WWI and WWII tunnels, bunkers and gun emplacements still open to explore. Free entry, great views of Rangitoto and the city, and a local cardboard sledding tradition the kids will love.
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