The Alan Scragg Lookout
The Alan Scragg Lookout sits at 211 ft along The East Cape Coast, facing east toward the direction of sunrise. The terrain drops 218 ft within 600 m of the overlook, indicating a steep grade below the viewpoint. From here, Waitapu Stream is visible to the northeast at 1.7 mi, sitting at 56 ft elevation, and Paerau Point, a cape, is visible in the same direction at 2.5 mi and 238 ft. Because the lookout faces directly toward sunrise, it is oriented for morning light; sunrise times across the year range from 05:40 at the December solstice to 07:25 at the June solstice. The lookout is positioned along the byway between Maraenui Hill Lookout and the next stop, a view point.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Waitapu Stream56 ftnortheast · 1.7 mi
- Paerau Point238 ftnortheast · 2.5 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 19:21 | 18:46 |
| June solstice | 07:25 | 16:54 | 16:12 |
| September equinox | 05:58 | 18:03 | 17:28 |
| December solstice | 05:40 | 20:30 | 19:51 |
Local time (Pacific/Auckland). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
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How high is The Alan Scragg Lookout?
The Alan Scragg Lookout sits at about 211 feet (64 m).
What can you see from The Alan Scragg Lookout?
From The Alan Scragg Lookout: Waitapu Stream (NE, 1.7 mi); Paerau Point (NE, 2.5 mi).
Is The Alan Scragg Lookout better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from The Alan Scragg Lookout toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the next lookout after The Alan Scragg Lookout?
view point is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after The Alan Scragg Lookout.
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