A trapped tramper was winched to safety after spending the night on a rock ledge in Piha.
Emergency services were called at approximately 6.30pm when it was reported that a tramper was trapped on the rocks by the high tide.
His location was about 500 metres from the Blowhole rocks.
Piha Surf Rescue staff tried to get to the 23-year-old man but were unable to due to rough sea conditions.
A rope rescue or retrieval by helicopter was not possible due to overhanging ledges.