Lion Rock Walk, Auckland Region, NZ - 7 travel reviews for Lion Rock Walk

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Lion Rock Walk

Time: 1 hr return, Distance: 0.1km

Lion Rock is Piha’s most iconic landmark. Lion Rock sits between Piha and North Piha beaches, offering people who climb it, spectacular views in all directions.

It is not possible to climb to the top after a rockfall made access too dangerous. At the end of the short, steep climb, there is a pou to a Te Kawerau a Maki ancestress, Ngati Tangiaro Taua, who loved this spot. There is a stone seat, so it is a good stop off place for a rest and to enjoy the views. There is interpretation on the way up about the rock and its former inhabitants.

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Auckland Council

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Location

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland

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Walking
Free

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Coordinates

-36.9537333828566

174.467532539368

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-36.9537333828566
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174.467532539368

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Track Duration	30 mins to 1 hour Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour 1 hour return	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 30 mins to 1 hour 1 hour return
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	Up to 500m Track Length What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? Up to 500m
DOC Track Category	Walking track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required. No pram or wheelchair access.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required. No pram or wheelchair access.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Climb the big rock.
Spectacular black sand beaches.
Good for climbing, long walks on the beach.
Beautiful wind swept beach.
One of our favourite beaches in New Zealand.

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4.0/5

Spectacular black sand beaches.
You can enjoy surfing or swimming.

Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Su Jung Han
4.5/5

One of our favourite beaches in New Zealand.
Black sand, lots of beautiful walkways. But be careful, the sea is often dangerous for bathing.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Xavier Bistodeau
4.0/5

Very nice beach with volcanic sand and sea lions right in the middle.

Reviewed almost 9 years ago

Elodie and Gestan
4.5/5

Amazing sunset and beach.

Reviewed over 9 years ago

Dianne van der Wal
3.5/5

Climb the big rock.
Nice warm black sand beach. Surfboard may be of use.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Matthew Trezise
4.0/5

Beautiful wind swept beach.
Seems like good swimming, but only allowed between the flags which are not all that far apart.

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013

Joey Mertzig
5.0/5

Good for climbing, long walks on the beach.

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

Harald Prinz

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