Te Tātua a Riukiuta

Te Tātua a Riukiuta stands at 138 meters high and represents the last remaining peak of what was once a complex with multiple volcanic cones.

The volcano erupted approximately 28,500 years ago, creating an explosion crater measuring 800 meters across and nearly 200 meters in depth.

The mountain holds significance as a Tūpuna Maunga for local Māori tribes, with its name honoring Riukiuta, a senior priest of ancestral lineage.

Walking tracks at Te Tātua a Riukiuta connect multiple entrances at Duke Street and Conolly Street, providing access to the summit observation points.

Underground lava tunnels formed by volcanic flows extend three kilometers toward Western Springs, creating a network beneath the surface.

Elevation above the sea: 138 m

Part of: Auckland volcanic field

GPS coordinates: -36.90298,174.75476

Latest update: March 22, 2025 09:47