Hidden gems: Scenic spots in Auckland

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Auckland. This list contains 33 places from Scenic spot category.

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Coromandel Coastal Walkway
Scenic spot
4.60 (37 reviews) (~70.86 km from centre)
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West End Lookout
Scenic spot
4.60 (26 reviews) (~235.27 km from centre)
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Hakarimata Southern Lookout
Scenic spot
👍 Car park is at kauri loop track on Parker Rd, last 600-800m is gravel. There is a toilet at car park as well. There is a loop track and 3 different lookout areas. 1st you'll come to kauri loop track where there is a bench seat lookout, you can do the loop or just carry on up to the lower lookout bef...
4.60 (15 reviews) (~92.25 km from centre)
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Omeru Waterfall
Scenic spot
👍👍 Unbelievable. It is absolutely heavenly. The only difficulty we faced was the walk from the car park to the falls. Going to the falls is cool as it is a slope down. Coming back is a bit of a mission
4.60 (10 reviews) (~41.02 km from centre)
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Stuart and the pigs
Scenic spot
👍👍 An unexpected sight Piglets are very well-behaved and will take the initiative to approach people, but will not attack them. An unexpected encounter with the farm owner Stuart Stuart is a very warm and caring person🥰
4.50 (142 reviews) (~69.96 km from centre)
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Mahy Reserve
Park
4.50 (132 reviews) (~236.54 km from centre)
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Sulphur Beach Reserve
Scenic spot
👍 Nice and quiet, a great spot for sightseeing and taking photos.
4.50 (124 reviews) (~3.58 km from centre)
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Wairere Falls
Scenic spot
👍👍 A Beautiful waterfall & one of three important landmarks in Whakatane. I think the council could do a better job of maintaining this historic site.
4.50 (118 reviews) (~233.22 km from centre)
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Tokatea Hill Lookout
Scenic spot
Viewpoint on a hiking trail overlooking a scenic bay, forest & former WWII marine surveillance area.
4.50 (73 reviews) (~69.53 km from centre)
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Parkinson Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 . (11/2017) Located next to the transmission tower, this beautiful lookout can be easily spotted from the roadside. There is 2 minute walk to the lookout location and directions are provided from the parking location. The view of Auckland city is amazing from this corner of the Scenic drive. One can...
4.50 (62 reviews) (~18.16 km from centre)
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Kuirau Park Footbaths
Scenic spot
👍 👍: -It's free and you don't have to pay! -There's toilets for you to change and all -There parking here 👎: -Being free means its rather well used by the public, and thus some seating area might be dirty.
4.50 (60 reviews) (~194.03 km from centre)
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Oakley Creek Te Auaunga Walkway
Scenic spot
👍👍 One of my favourite spots in central Auckland for a short bush walk. It's not a loop and hence you'll have to come back the same way, adding to 4 kms return. Entrance to the walk way starts from the back of the metro football field, bit hidden but there are signs. A hidden treasure for nature lover...
4.50 (44 reviews) (~4.63 km from centre)
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Seabird Coast Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 Nice place, the bike trail along the coast line is awesome
4.50 (33 reviews) (~56.04 km from centre)
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