Must-see viewpoint · Auckland, Auckland
North Head
Maungaūika / North Head
North Head is a viewpoint in Auckland, Auckland.
North Head: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. 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 North Head
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.
How to reach North Head — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -36.82771, 174.81236. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near North Head
- Cheltenham Beach · beach · Auckland · ~1 km · Must-see
- Mount Cambria · viewpoint · Auckland · ~1 km · Must-see
- Mount Victoria · viewpoint · Auckland · ~2 km · Must-see
- Fort Takapuna · fort · Auckland · ~2 km · Must-see
- Bean Rock · beach · Auckland · ~2 km · Must-see
- Y turret of HMNZS Achilles · attraction · Auckland · ~2 km · Must-see
- SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium · sanctuary · Auckland · ~3 km · Must-see
- Duders Point · beach · Auckland · ~3 km · Must-see
- Saint Stephen's Chapel · church · Auckland · ~4 km · Must-see
- Parnell Rose Garden · sanctuary · Auckland · ~4 km · Must-see
- Kohimarama Beach · beach · Auckland · ~5 km · Must-see
- Grand Central Apartments · fort · Auckland · ~5 km · Must-see
- Catholic Church of Saint John the Baptist · church · Auckland · ~5 km · Must-see
- General Assembly House · fort · Auckland · ~5 km · Must-see
- Kepa Bush Reserve · park · Auckland · ~5 km · Must-see
- Madills Farm Recreation Reserve · park · Auckland · ~5 km · Must-see
- Mountain Fountain · church · Auckland · ~5 km · Must-see
- First Presbyterian Church of Saint Andrew · church · Auckland · ~5 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near North Head
- Mount Cambria · viewpoint · Auckland · ~1 km · Must-see
- Mount Victoria · viewpoint · Auckland · ~2 km · Must-see
- Albert Park · viewpoint · Auckland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Little Rangitoto · viewpoint · Auckland · ~7 km · Must-see
- Grafton Volcano · viewpoint · Auckland · ~7 km · Must-see
- Onepoto Basin · viewpoint · Auckland · ~7 km · Must-see
- Tank Farm · viewpoint · Auckland · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mount Hobson · viewpoint · Auckland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Taurere / Taylor Hill · viewpoint · Auckland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mount Saint John · viewpoint · Auckland · ~9 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 North Head yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.
What is the best time to visit North Head?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.
What are the places to visit near North Head?
Nearby: Cheltenham Beach (beach, 1 km), Mount Cambria (viewpoint, 1 km), Mount Victoria (viewpoint, 2 km), Fort Takapuna (fort, 2 km), Bean Rock (beach, 2 km), Y turret of HMNZS Achilles (attraction, 2 km).
Is North Head worth visiting?
North Head is listed as a must-see viewpoint in Auckland on Spotwander.