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 8 places from Scenic spot category.

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Donald Mclean Lookout image
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Donald Mclean Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 Steady and steep walk to the summit. The view is exquisite. Worth the 2 hours up and down. Not much info in the middle of the walk,.... but keep going!
4.90 (95 reviews) (~26.06 km from centre)
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Te Waha Point Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 Stunning. Can do a hike from along the beach, up through the rainforest, to this point. There are a few seats along get east. Or else there is another hike down. You get a stunning view across two beaches and then the ocean straight out in front of you. There is also a seat at the lookout where you...
4.90 (60 reviews) (~27.84 km from centre)
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Taitomo Rock
Scenic spot
👍👍 An easy walk here from the southern part of Piha Beach. This area of the southern beach is best known for two local sites: The Keyhole (a natural tunnel), and the Gap and Blue Pools. You can easily reach both at low tide by walking along south along the water from Piha Beach. If the tide is high, us...
4.80 (17 reviews) (~28.15 km from centre)
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Karamatura Falls
Scenic spot
👍👍 Karamatura Falls is located on the southern border of the Waitakere Ranges. The fall is a narrow but reasonably rich water column for its parameter, with a height of about 15- 20 metres. This waterfall is part of Karamatura Stream which has a series of smaller cascading waterfalls downstream as we...
4.70 (132 reviews) (~24.5 km from centre)
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Mount St John
Park
👍👍 Another beautiful volcano crater in Mt Eden area. This place is less popular than Mt Eden Summit. Hence, less crowded. However, this is a beautiful place for your morning/evening walks.
4.60 (82 reviews) (~4.18 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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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)
Oakley Creek Te Auaunga Walkway image
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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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