Auckland: Five of the best spots to watch the sunset

Celebrate daylight savings by taking a perch in a pretty spot and watching the sun set.

We love daylight savings — more time for after-work activities and to appreciate the sun as it sets around Auckland. Here are five of our favourite places to take in the moment.

Lion Rock at Piha

About a 40-minute drive out of Auckland will land you on the beautiful black-sand beaches of the wild west coast. A popular spot for surfers, Piha Beach is an ideal spot to watch the sun go down in summer time. Make the most of the vantage point and tackle the fairly easy climb part-way up Lion Rock for a good spot.

North Head, Devonport

The World War II military walks around the hills of North Head Military Reserve are great fun to explore and also a super spot to soak up views of the coast as the sun sets. Once night falls we recommend heading back down to Devonport village for a dinner date.

Pt Chevalier Beach

This is one of our top picks for a family-friendly beach day, as it has plenty of shade, public barbecues and oodles of room for activities. Hanging back long enough to catch the sun go down over the sea to the west caps off a fun-filled day for us.

Mission Bay

Find yourself an outdoor seat on one of the balcony bars or eateries overlooking Mission Bay just before sundown and you're in for a romantic evening. Or, if you've arrived too late to snag a stool, settle seaside — we don't need much more than Rangitoto standing tall and the waves lapping at dusk to make us gush at sunset.

Waiheke Island

After a lazy long lunch on Waiheke Island, spent grazing on gorgeous produce and sipping local wines, you're going to want to stay to see the sun set. The outdoor area at Mudbrick Vineyard is one of the most charming areas to get cosy and take in the sundown.

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