Lion Rock Walk

Lion Rock Walk

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Magic sunset overlooking lion rock

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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.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Auckland Council

Council organisation

Location

North IslandAuckland RegionAuckland

Categories

  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-36.9537333828566

174.467532539368

Latitude
-36.9537333828566
Longitude
174.467532539368

Nearby

Reviews

    • Amazing sunset and beach.
    • Climb the big rock.
    • Beautiful wind swept beach.
    • One of our favourite beaches in New Zealand.
    • Good for climbing, long walks on the beach.
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  • 4.0/5

    Spectacular black sand beaches.

    You can enjoy surfing or swimming.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

  • 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

  • 4.0/5

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

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Amazing sunset and beach.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

  • 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

  • 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

  • 5.0/5

    Good for climbing, long walks on the beach.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago