Best places: Scenic spots in Waitākere Ranges, New Zealand

👍👍 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...

👍👍 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...

👍👍 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!

👍👍 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...

👍👍 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...

👍👍 . (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...