Top picks:

• Climb to the top of Mount Eden
• Check-out the views from Auckland’s highest natural point
•  Wander through an award-winning garden
• Catch a live gig at the Powerstation

Fact file:

• Mount Eden erupted several times with the last eruption 15,000 years ago
• This mountain is the highest volcano in Auckland central at 196 metres high
• Known as Maungawhau in Māori, the English name honours the first Earl of Auckland George Eden

Why visit?

Mount Eden is a residential and retail suburb southwest of downtown Auckland. It’s also the name of the area’s extinct volcano, a large and prominent scoria cone which is the highest natural point in Auckland.

It’s a must to take in the panoramic 360-degree views from the top of Mount Eden, which is also known in Māori as Maungawhau. The impressive bowl-like crater is 50-metres deep and has cattle that graze on its pastures. The slopes of Maungawhau were once densely populated by Māori and the crater is known as the food bowl of Matāoho. The summit is accessible by both foot and vehicle. It’s a popular place to get some great photos of Auckland and offers an impressive sight of Auckland.

Nature lovers will want to admire the 5.5 acre award-winning garden on the side of Mt Eden with its colourful plant collections.

Mt Eden Village is thought of by many as “Home of the Arts” due to its large community of creative artists, writers, teachers and university lecturers. Heritage walks explore different themes of historical development in the area from the 1840’s onwards. The village today is lined with shops including popular specialty food stores. And if you’re into music head down to the Powerstation on Mt Eden Rd to catch a live performance by local or international musicians.

Location

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