#15. Puhinui Craters (Puhinui Reserve)
Date visited: 22 June, 2021 Elevation: 24m Volcanic history The Puhinui Craters (of which there are three) are located inside the Puhinui Reserve, near Auckland Airport. The three craters of...
#14. Whakamuhu (Glover Park)
Date visited: 22 March 2021 Elevation: 65m Volcanic history Whakamuhu (or Glover Park) is situated on the rim of a volcanic crater. A significant pā once stood on the highest...
#13. Taurere (Taylor’s Hill)
Date visited: 22 March 2021 Elevation: 56m Volcanic history Taurere is a smallish volcano located in the suburb of Glendowie/St. Heliers. It erupted approximately 33,000 years ago. Apparently, it was...
#12. Māngere Lagoon Explosion Crater
Date visited: 12 February 2021 Elevation: 20m The Māngere Lagoon explosion crater, also known as the Māngere Lagoon Path, is believed to have erupted around 59,500 years ago during the...
#11. Te Kopua Kai a Hiku (Panmure Basin)
Date visited: 8 February 2021 Elevation: 35m Volcanic history Te Kopua Kai a Hiku or the Panmure Basin is an estuary found within a maar in east-ish Auckland. A maar...