Point of interest
Mount Eden Summit
140 locals recommend,
Location
250 Mount Eden Rd
Auckland, Auckland
Tips from locals
At 196 metres, Maungawhau - Mt Eden is the highest volcano in Auckland and one of our most culturally and archaeologically significant sites. In ancient times, the mountain was occupied by Māori, whose ancestors remain buried here. The summit served as a fortified hill, providing a valuable vantage point for defence. The slope of the mountain was modified to form flat terraces for housing and food storage pits. Māori named this mountain for the whau tree, a light and buoyant wood which they used to make floats for fishing lines, nets and marker buoys. Views from from the summit give a 360 degree view of Auckland, stretching as far as the eye can see. This walk takes you from the lower carpark up to the summit, passing many midden pits and terraces on your way. Once at the top, check out the views of the Waitemata harbour, the CBD, west towards the Waitakere Ranges, and south towards the Manukau harbour.
At 196 metres, Maungawhau - Mt Eden is the highest volcano in Auckland and one of our most culturally and archaeologically significant sites. In ancient times, the mountain was occupied by Māori, whose ancestors remain buried here. The summit served as a fortified hill, providing a valuable vantage…
Perfect and very popular viewing platform to see a 360 degree view of the city. You can park the car at the bottom in Mt Eden village and walk up - well worth the walk, and when you get back down you well and truely deserve a coffee or wine at one of the many cafes
The summit of Mount Eden is a fantastic way to see the city. It is a lovely walk to the top but does require basic walking fitness. Perfect on a clear day.