McLaughlins Mountain, Extinct volcano in Auckland volcanic field, New Zealand
Matukutūreia rises 73 meters above sea level and features both a small explosion crater and a tuff ring arc filled with lava flows.
The McLaughlin family settled near the mountain in 1845, leading to its English name and the establishment of several local landmarks including Puhinui House.
The Māori name Matukutūreia means 'the careless bittern', and the site contains remnants of pre-European Māori stonefield gardens used for cultivation.
Visitors can access the reserve through a fence beside the locked gate on the main driveway or at the end of Wilco Place.
The volcano exhibits three different eruption styles and contains a cross-section revealing a groundwater reservoir within scoria in the explosion crater.
GPS coordinates: -37.01332,174.84592
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:34
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