Mount Hobson, Mountain summit on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand.
Mount Hobson rises 627 meters above sea level, featuring wooden boardwalks and stairs that lead visitors through native forests to the mountain peak.
The mountain contains remnants of ancient volcanic activity from the Coromandel Volcanic Zone, formed between 12 and 8 million years ago.
Local Maori people name this peak Hirakimata, reflecting their deep connection to the land through generations of settlement on Great Barrier Island.
The shortest route to reach Mount Hobson's summit follows the Windy Canyon track, requiring approximately two hours of hiking through marked paths.
Black petrels establish their breeding colonies on Mount Hobson's slopes, making it one of only two locations where these seabirds nest in New Zealand.
Location: Auckland Region
GPS coordinates: -36.18606,175.41292
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:59
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