Achilles Point - Auckland
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Find Out MoreAchilles Point or, Te Pane o Horoiwi meaning 'The head of Horoiwi' is a scenic lookout point found along Cliff Road, a few minutes drive from Mission Bay and just past St Heliers Bay.
Achilles Point takes its name from the HMNZS Achilles ship which in 1939 defeated the German battleship, Admiral Graf Spee.
Enjoying a headland location, Achilles Point provides a viewing platform with fantastic views of the Hauraki Gulf, Brown's Island, Rangitoto Island and distant view of Auckland City.