New Zealand Nine pin rock, Whatipu, North Island.
Te Toka-Tapu-a-Kupe / Ninepin Rock is an island at the mouth of the Manukau Harbour, at Whatipu in the Waitākere Ranges area.
Photography Tips
Getting both nine pin rock and the island in the same photo with the Lighthouse included.
Travel Information
Whatipu is located about an hour west of Auckland with some dirt road as you get closer to the spot. Parking is okay with about 10 to 15 minute walk to the beach.
Spot Type
Drone
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunset in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
06:59 - 20:11
| current local time: 10:45
Photo Themes
black sand beach
Island
lighthouse
rock formation
Locations
Whatipu
North Island
Whatipu Beach
Nine pin rock
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