Mt Eden Crater

Experience the highest natural point in the city with Great North Tours at Maungawhau / Mt Eden, a dormant volcano that offers the most spectacular 360-degree views of Auckland’s skyline and dual harbours. This sacred ancestral site is home to a perfectly preserved, 50-metre deep symmetrical crater known as Te Ipu a Mataaho (The Bowl of Mataaho), which holds deep spiritual significance to local Māori. As you explore the summit’s walking trails, you’ll discover the archaeological remains of a former fortified pā (village), including historic storage pits and terraced housing sites. Now a pedestrian-only zone to protect its delicate volcanic cone, the summit provides a tranquil yet high-energy vantage point where you can witness the sheer scale of Auckland’s volcanic field while standing atop a piece of living history.