Viewpoint
Maungawhau / Mount Eden
Mount Eden, Auckland
Auckland's best city views from a volcanic crater rim.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
Maungawhau is a dormant volcanic cone with a deep, grassy crater and a 360-degree view across Auckland's harbours and skyline. A paved road reaches near the top and the walk up is short. Go at sunset for the city lights.
Good to know
- Road to the summit is sometimes closed to cars, check signage
- Stay on the paths
- Best time
- Sunset
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, short walk up
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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