Ōtāhuhu / Mount Richmond

Ōtāhuhu Mount Richmond reaches 48 meters in height and contains two distinct craters, each measuring 50 meters in width within the Auckland volcanic field.

The volcano last erupted approximately 32,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene period, forming part of the 53 volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field.

The name Te Tahuhutanga o Te Waka Tainui references the mountain's role as a strategic portage route between Waitematā and Manukau Harbor for Māori voyagers.

Two vehicle entries lead to parking areas at the crater floor edges, with walking paths providing access to the scoria cones through the Great South Road entrance.

The mountain features modified slopes containing defensive positions, kumara storage pits, and terracing that reflect centuries of Māori settlement and fortification.

GPS coordinates: -36.93212,174.83974

Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:06