Maungawhau Visitor Experience Centre


Opened in late 2019, this excellent visitor centre showcases the geological and Māori cultural history of Maungawhau/Mt Eden. Highlights include an interesting 10-minute video about Auckland's volcanic field, and there's a good cafe with innovative brunch and lunch fare and fine views of the city's isthmus location.


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1. Mt Eden

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From the top of Auckland’s highest volcanic cone (196m), the entire isthmus and both harbours are laid bare. The symmetrical crater (50m deep) is known as…

2. Eden Garden

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On Mt Eden's rocky eastern slopes, this mature garden is noted for its camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas.

3. Highwic

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A marvellous Carpenter Gothic house (1862), sitting amid lush, landscaped grounds.

4. Auckland Domain

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5. Wintergarden

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6. Auckland Museum

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7. Moses

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8. Kinder House

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