Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana
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Auckland's Natural Wonders
Auckland's landscape is defined by its volcanic heritage, featuring prominent Tūpuna Maunga such as the 182-metre Maungakiekie and the scoria cone of Maungawhau. The region offers diverse natural environments, from the heart-shaped freshwater Lake Pupuke situated in a volcanic crater to the coastal sanctuary of Shakespear Regional Park. The collection includes historic urban spaces like the Auckland Domain, the extensive collections of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, and the military fortifications at North Head overlooking Waitematā Harbour.
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Historic Fortifications and Memorials
This collection traces the historical landscape of the Hauraki Gulf and its surrounding regions, from pre-European Māori settlements to colonial-era defenses. It features traditional pā sites like the terraced slopes of Maungakiekie and the rare volcanic gardening remnants at the Matukuturua Stonefields. The list also includes 19th-century earthwork fortifications from the New Zealand Wars, such as the Miranda and Esk redoubts, alongside civic memorials that commemorate local service in the South African and World Wars.
20 placesHauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana — Map
Climate & when to visit
Best time to visit: January, February, March
Practical information
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar NZD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 111
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType I
- Languages
- English, Māori
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +64
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