Scandretts Bay Lookout is a hiking area and lookout at 114 Scandrett Rd in Mahurangi East, in the Rodney district north of Auckland, with a Google rating of 3.6. Auckland Council's park details pages, at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, are listed as its website.
A good walking area gives you clear tracks, honest signs and a view that rewards the effort. Check the council's page for track conditions, closures and any rules on dogs before you go, and allow more time than you expect, as coastal paths can be steep, muddy or uneven. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, sun protection and a layer for changing weather, and tell someone where you are going if you head off alone. Lookouts are best on clear days and at quieter times of day, when the light is softer and the paths are less crowded. Regulars take rubbish out with them, stay on the tracks to protect the plants and check the tides if the route touches the shore.
For walkers around Mahurangi East and Rodney, Scandretts Bay Lookout on Scandrett Rd is a place for a short outing with a coastal view.