# Maungawhau / Mount Eden

> The highest volcanic cone of the isthmus, with a deep crater and the best central view of the skyline and both harbours.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-mount-eden/

The highest volcanic cone of the isthmus, with a deep crater and the best central view of the skyline and both harbours. Walk up from the base car park, which takes about 15 minutes. Do not enter the crater, and check whether summit road access is open.

- **Nearest town:** Auckland, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -36.8765, 174.7646

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Auckland and the wild Waitākere west coast beaches](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-auckland-west-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Auckland War Memorial Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-auckland-museum/) – 2 km
- [Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-one-tree-hill/) – 3 km
- [Sky Tower, Auckland](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-sky-tower/) – 3 km
- [North Head (Maungauika), Devonport](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-north-head-devonport/) – 7 km

## FAQs

### Where is Maungawhau / Mount Eden?

Maungawhau / Mount Eden is in Auckland, New Zealand, at GPS -36.8765, 174.7646.

### Which road trips pass Maungawhau / Mount Eden?

Maungawhau / Mount Eden is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Auckland and the wild Waitākere west coast beaches.

### What is there to see near Maungawhau / Mount Eden?

Places worth a stop nearby: Auckland War Memorial Museum (2 km), Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (3 km), Sky Tower, Auckland (3 km) and North Head (Maungauika), Devonport (7 km).

### When is the best time to visit Maungawhau / Mount Eden?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)