Mangere Mountain is a volcano, a hilltop park; situated on the shores of the Manukau Harbour about 13 km from New Zealand's largest city — Auckland. The mountain has a turbulent and rich history — volcanic and human. The nature of its 'birth' and the sequence of eruptions can be deciphered from the remaining cone, craters and firepits. There are also many marks on the mountain made by humans. Maori made terraces, pits and tips are visual reminders of their long occupation of the mountain. This website shares some of the knowledge we have about this maunga (mountain) and the people of this area.

We hope that the stories, pictures and maps given here will inspire you to visit the mountain to see for yourself one of the wonders of this part of the world - and for those who can't, enjoy a virtual visit!