Pakia Hll
Pakia Hll sits at 364 ft along the Twin Coast Discovery Highway, facing due north over terrain that drops 335 ft within 600 m. From this overlook, North Head is visible to the northwest at 1.7 mi, with Paeroa peak rising to the north-northeast at 2.8 mi and 931 ft. Rangitira peak stands north-northwest at 3.0 mi, reaching 663 ft, while Lake Tairutu appears to the north at 3.5 mi and Kawehītiki Point extends north at 3.8 mi near sea level. The lookout follows Kohekohe Point and precedes Top of the Dome Viewpoint along the route. Daylight hours vary through the year: the December solstice offers the longest span, with sunrise at 06:08 and sunset at 20:42, while the June solstice brings a shorter day, from 07:36 to 17:21. Equinox timings fall between these extremes, with sunrise near 06:18–07:30 and sunset between 18:23 and 19:40 depending on the season.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- North Head232 ftnorthwest · 1.7 mi
- Paeroa931 ftnorth-northeast · 2.8 mi
- Rangitira663 ftnorth-northwest · 3.0 mi
- Lake Tairutu64 ftnorth · 3.5 mi
- Kawehītiki Point22 ftnorth · 3.8 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:40 | 19:07 |
| June solstice | 07:36 | 17:21 | 16:42 |
| September equinox | 06:18 | 18:23 | 17:49 |
| December solstice | 06:08 | 20:42 | 20:04 |
Local time (Pacific/Auckland). Computed for this exact position.
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How high is Pakia Hll?
Pakia Hll sits at about 364 feet (111 m).
What can you see from Pakia Hll?
From Pakia Hll: North Head (NW, 1.7 mi); Paeroa (NNE, 2.8 mi); Rangitira (NNW, 3.0 mi); Lake Tairutu (N, 3.5 mi).
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Top of the Dome Viewpoint is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Pakia Hll.
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