Mount Donald McLean, Summit in Waitakere Ranges, Auckland Region, New Zealand
Te Rau-o-te-Huia rises 389 meters above sea level, featuring native vegetation including kauri, rimu, nikau, totara, tanekaha, lancewood, and rewarewa trees.
The mountain formed from the Waitakere volcano, which began erupting 23 million years ago during the Miocene era, with eastern slopes remaining after extensive erosion.
The summit's Maori name Te Rau-o-te-Huia translates to 'The Plumes of the Huia' and lies within the traditional territory of Te Kawerau a Maki iwi.
The summit can be accessed through Mount Donald McLean Road or two walking tracks: the Puriri Ridge Track and the Donald McLean Track.
From the viewing platform at the peak, visitors can observe Mount Taranaki during clear weather conditions across the expansive North Island landscape.
GPS coordinates: -37.01553,174.54004
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:51
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