The highest scoria cone on the Tāmaki Makaurau mainland, Maungarei / Mt Wellington holds a fiery history. This ancient volcano erupted from three craters, sending vast sheets of molten lava pouring from its base across the surrounding land.
Bringing this explosive past to life, geoheritage specialist Bruce Hayward leads an insightful walk around the area. Along the way, Bruce explains unique heritage features hidden in the landscape. You’ll get to discover unusual formations such as cow pat bombs, delicate lava stalactites, pseudoreticulite, and even a massive rafted block of tuff ring. Put on your walking shoes and come see our city's volcanic foundations in a whole new light.
Wear footwear for walking on gravel tracks, grass and tarseal. Walk will proceed no matter what the weather. No cancellation.