Eastern views from the summit cover the Napier-Taradale area and much of the Heretaunga Plains, while western views include the Ruahine and Kaweka Ranges.
Park at the carpark by Lance Leikis Reserve on Tironui Drive, cross over the stile and a gate that gives access to the track to the summit. The first 100 metres are steep but then the path widens and winds around the contour of the hill. There is also a steep direct path to the summit. Allow 10 minutes. The summit can also be accessed from Cumberland Rise off Kent Tce.
On the summit of the hill was once Pukekura Pā, an outpost pa of Ōtātara Pā and Hikurangi Pā, built and occupied at about the same time.
Mr G Halliwell bought the hill and surrounding land from Henry Tiffen in the 1980s. The Halliwell family gave the summit and surrounding area in the 1980s to be retained as a reserve.
It has always been a focus for recreation and a symbol in the area, probably due to the magnificent 360-degree views of Hawke's Bay from the summit. The hill did not escape unscathed in the earthquake of 1931. Church Road Winery winemaker Tom McDonald recalled 'seeing the top of the hill rise up in the air and fall down again an estimated seven feet'.