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Top rated coastal loop walk Piha
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Hike

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1-2h

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🌅 Mercer Bay Loop Track – A Must-Do Auckland Hike! 🌿

1-2 hr Walk - Stunning cliffside views, perfect for nature lovers!
🚗 Parking Tip - Weekends get busy, so arrive early to snag a spot (40 car lot). Otherwise, park on the road & hike up.
⛰️ Moderate Terrain - Steep & slippery in parts, but mostly easy for beginners. Watch your step!
🌊 Breathtaking Views - Dramatic black sand beaches, ocean blues, and Waitakere Ranges.
📸 Instagram Ready - Perfect for sunset pics, with benches for breaks & plenty of photo ops!
🐾 Dog-Friendly - Bring your furry friends along!

A beautiful spot for a sunny day walk with friends & family - just be cautious around the edges. A perfect mix of coastal & bush! 🌳

📸 Tag us @nz_adventures when you visit!

From a reviewer:

'The Mercer loop track has some of the most beautiful views of Waitakere Ranges and Piha. The track itself is great, surface is mostly even with some trenches and holes to look out for. The hike down is stunning and hike back up is challenging but worth it. The view from the lookouts are very picturesque and the sound of the ocean, soothing and healing. Please do be careful though as some of the edges don’t have railing or trees to break a fall/slip. So if you’re thinking of bringing your kids, maybe don’t unless you’ll be carrying them. Great for a sunny day with family or friends, please don’t go alone or in the evening.'

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