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Hours Hāora
- Monday7 AM – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday7 AM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday7 AM – 8:30 PM
- Thursday7 AM – 8:30 PM
- Friday7 AM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday7 AM – 8:30 PM
- Sunday7 AM – 8:30 PM
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More info He pārongo atu anō
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Maungarei/Mt. Wellington, Auckland's second-youngest volcano, erupted around 10,000 years ago and has a height of 100 meters from base to tihi (summit). It has two large craters, with one still intact and the other filled with a water reservoir in 1960. Lava from vents at the base of the maunga filled the valley below and formed small swamps. These have now been drained and turned into parks.
To recognize the cultural, historic, and archaeological significance of the maunga, the summit road and tihi were permanently closed to private motor vehicles, including motorbikes and scooters, in December 2018.
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
If you're catching a bus, there are several bus routes that stop near the base of the mountain, including the 595 and 706. From there, it's a short walk to the summit.
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Kick off your day with a sunrise hike up Maungarei Mt Wellington. Arrive at the base of the mountain before dawn and start your climb to the top. As the sun slowly rises, you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of Auckland and its surrounds.