Mount Eden - Auckland, New Zealand
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S 36° 52.663 E 174° 45.910
60H E 300821 N 5916360
Mount Eden (Maungawhau, the 'Mountain of the Whau tree' in Maori) is the highest volcano in Auckland city at 196 metres high.
Waymark Code: WMMZHF
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 11/28/2014
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One significant feature of Mount Eden is a large, well-preserved crater contained within the summit cone. The majestic bowl-like crater is 50 metres (160 ft) deep. The volcano erupted from two craters 28,000 years ago, with the last eruptions from the southern crater filling the northern crater.
Mount Eden sees strong tourism use, as it is the highest non-manmade point in Auckland, and provides good views in all directions over the city. The large numbers of coach buses, which previously could go all the way to a parking lot on the top of the hill, has been considered to have degraded the top of the cone. In August 2006, a ban on tour buses was announced. It started on December 2011 despite operators saying tourists will be put off visiting the iconic spot. Light vehicles and pedestrians are allowed access to the summit.
Visitors to Maungawhau can explore the amazing features on foot with a heritage walk. A heritage walk guide has been prepared by the Albert-Eden Local Board and can be viewed online at ACC Heritage walks. (
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