Notable viewpoint · Auckland, Auckland
Flat Rock
Flat Rock is a viewpoint in Auckland, Auckland.
Flat Rock: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Flat Rock
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Flat Rock — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -36.44706, 174.92221. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Flat Rock
- Challenger Island / Little Kawau Island · river spot · Auckland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Kawau Island · river spot · Auckland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Pumphouse ruins · fort · Auckland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mansion House · museum · Auckland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Tāwharanui Regional Park · park · Auckland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Tāwharanui Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~15 km · Must-see
- Baddeleys Beach · beach · Auckland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Tiritiri Light · beach · Auckland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mahurangi Regional Park · park · Auckland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mahurangi Harbour · beach · Auckland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Whāngateau Harbour · beach · Auckland · ~24 km · Must-see
- Ōmaha Cove / Whanga-o-Maha · beach · Auckland · ~25 km · Must-see
- Warkworth and District Museum · museum · Auckland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Lime kiln · fort · Auckland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Warkworth Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Pohuehue Falls · waterfall · Auckland · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tamahunga · viewpoint · Auckland · ~31 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Flat Rock
- Tamahunga · viewpoint · Auckland · ~31 km · Must-see
- Atuanui / Mount Auckland · viewpoint · Auckland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tank Farm · viewpoint · Auckland · ~53 km · Must-see
- Onepoto Basin · viewpoint · Auckland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mount Cambria · viewpoint · Auckland · ~54 km · Must-see
- North Head · viewpoint · Auckland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mount Victoria · viewpoint · Auckland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Taurere / Taylor Hill · viewpoint · Auckland · ~58 km · Must-see
- Albert Park · viewpoint · Auckland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Boat Rock · viewpoint · Auckland · ~59 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Flat Rock yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Flat Rock?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Flat Rock?
Nearby: Challenger Island / Little Kawau Island (river spot, 6 km), Kawau Island (river spot, 9 km), Pumphouse ruins (fort, 10 km), Mansion House (museum, 12 km), Tāwharanui Regional Park (park, 14 km), Tāwharanui Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 15 km).
Is Flat Rock worth visiting?
Flat Rock is listed as a notable viewpoint in Auckland on Spotwander.