Ruaotuwhenua, Mountain summit in Auckland Region, New Zealand.
Ruaotuwhenua reaches an elevation of 440 meters in the Waitakere Ranges, featuring an air traffic radome at its peak and radio mast down the slope.
The mountain formed during the Miocene era as part of a volcanic crater complex that emerged from the seafloor between 3 and 5 million years ago.
The Te Kawerau ā Maki people named this peak Ruaotuwhenua, meaning 'the rumble of the earth,' referring to surf sounds echoing through Nihotupu Valley.
Access to Ruaotuwhenua is possible via Scenic Drive near Waiatarua settlement, with Auckland Airport located approximately 19 kilometers from the summit.
The northern slopes give birth to Stoney Creek flowing into Opanuku Stream, while the southern side feeds Mander Creek toward Upper Nihotupu Reservoir.
GPS coordinates: -36.92432,174.55347
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:52
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