Hauhungatahi, Volcanic summit in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand.
At an elevation of 1,521 meters, Hauhungatahi rises from the landscape with steep slopes covered in native vegetation and exposed rock formations.
The eroded andesitic volcano formed over 900,000 years ago through successive lava flows, shaping the current geological features of the mountain.
The mountain holds deep connections to local Māori tribes who utilized its strategic position for navigation and seasonal gathering activities.
The ascent to Hauhungatahi requires a 4-5 hour hike through various terrain types, starting from the western access point near Erua.
The mountain supports distinct ecological zones, from montane forest at 850 meters to subalpine vegetation reaching the treeline at 1,250 meters.
GPS coordinates: -39.22933,175.44407
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:02
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