Lion Rock

Lion Rock is a rocky headland located on on the western coast of the in New Zealand. It is an eroded 16-million-year-old volcanic neck, named for its similarity to a lying male lion when viewed from the rear.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include North Piha Beach and Taitomo Island.

Beach
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Islet
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is a tidal island on the west coast of the , New Zealand, near .

Memorial
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is a memorial.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Piha and Anawhata.

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is a beachside settlement of about 600 people on the west coast of the of , near . It is a popular summertime retreat for Aucklanders and others from further afield.

Locality
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is a beach on the coast of New Zealand west of . is situated 3 km north of Lion Rock.

Hamlet
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is a small coastal settlement in , , sandwiched between the and a large black sand surf beach. is situated 4½ km south of Lion Rock.

Lion Rock

Latitude
-36.9482° or 36° 56′ 54″ south
Longitude
174.46019° or 174° 27′ 37″ east
Open location code
4VMP3F26+P3
Geo­Names ID
6231376
Wiki­data ID
Q32245922
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Satellite Map

Discover Lion Rock from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Maori—“Lion Rock” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Lion Rock”
  • German: “Lion Rock”
  • Maori: “Whakaari”

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Localities in the Area

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