Top rated Scenic spots in Auckland

Experience the best that Auckland has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 29 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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Tasman Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 A “must-do” little hike for the views up to Tasman Lookout when you visit Piha Beach. It’s only 20 minutes or less up the trail from the end of the parking lot on the South end of Piha Beach to the lookout. Beautiful views from there of the beaches, the ocean, the town of Piha and the surrounding mo...
4.80 (218 reviews) (~27.93 km from centre)
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Maungawhau / Mount Eden
Nature preserve
Site of Auckland's highest volcano, with spectacular city & harbour views & a large crater.
4.70 (7.2K reviews) (~2.88 km from centre)
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One Tree Hill
Historical landmark
Landmark volcanic peak providing panoramic views, 2 parks, memorial statues & a graveside obelisk.
4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~5.98 km from centre)
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Takarunga / Mount Victoria
Park
This mountaintop park offers a short hike to the summit with city skyline & harbor views.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~5.22 km from centre)
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Rangitoto Summit
Scenic spot
👍👍 A short ferry ride from Auckland ferry terminals (Rangitoto terminal not so easy to find without asking) $45AUD approx return trip and then hike up to summit for amazing views. Some quite demanding steep slopes but interesting scenery all around, from scrub to 600yr old volcanic rock, semi tropica...
4.70 (523 reviews) (~12.04 km from centre)
Pukematekeo Lookout image
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Pukematekeo Lookout
Scenic spot
👍👍 FYI! It has two one way roads, one on either side of the hill so you will likely find the entrance before it says you have arrived in maps. Almost looks like someone’s driveway with a gate on it. Once your up there it’s a awesome look out, you can see up to all the west coast beaches and all the way...
4.70 (190 reviews) (~19.21 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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Manukau Heads Lighthouse
Scenic spot
Secluded beacon accessible by long drive, surrounded by grounds popular for picnicking & sea views.
4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~28.48 km from centre)
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Achilles Point
Scenic spot
Adjacent to a small, secluded beach, this popular, rocky viewpoint offers scenic bay & island views.
4.60 (1K reviews) (~10.13 km from centre)
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Maungarei / Mount Wellington
Park
👍👍 Really nice and scenic place. Looking through layers of cloud and overseeing the lake and basin give your peaceful mind and reset
4.60 (1K reviews) (~9.52 km from centre)
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Mt Albert
Park
👍👍 Save the trees, home to our native wildlife. Beautiful Maunga Owairaka ❤️
4.60 (363 reviews) (~4.82 km from centre)
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Big King Reserve
Park
👍👍 Great place for a walk with your dog. Good dog park
4.60 (330 reviews) (~5.45 km from centre)
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Mount Hobson
Park
👍👍 Beautiful mountain reserve. Stunning views from the top, fairly easy walk which takes approximately 15mins to reach the summit. Quiet reserve not many tourists frequent here. In my opinion Mount Hobson has the best overall views of everything Auckland has to offer. View of the harbour, rangitoto, on...
4.60 (310 reviews) (~4.21 km from centre)
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Eastern Beach
Park
👍👍 Great place for a relax and simply to look out to the ocean
4.60 (227 reviews) (~15.2 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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Scenic Lookout Airport Runway
Scenic spot
👍 The airplanes are much less than years ago maybe due to the COVID. The spot is always good to have a rest and watch planes taking off and landing. Remember to take binoculars if you have. There are rubbish bins, but no toilets. Do not drink to much water.
4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~17.25 km from centre)
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Orewa Beach Lookout
Scenic spot
4.50 (277 reviews) (~31.61 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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