Mount Eden
A volcanic cone about 4 kilometres south of Auckland's city centre, known in Māori as Maungawhau. At around 196 metres it is the highest natural point in the city, with a deep grassy crater and wide views over Auckland.
- Where
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -36.8822, 174.7564
Get the Mount Eden stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Mount Eden. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Auckland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Mount Eden
Auckland War Memorial Museum 3.1 km
The city's main museum, a neoclassical building on a hill in the Auckland Domain, opened in 1929 as a memorial to the dead of the First World War. It holds Maori and Pacific treasures, natural history and military collections.
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill 3.1 km
A 182 metre volcanic cone in central Auckland, once the site of one of the largest Maori pa in the country. An obelisk marks the grave of Sir John Logan Campbell on the summit, and the park is now home to grazing sheep.
Auckland Domain 3.1 km
The oldest park in Auckland, covering 75 hectares in the suburb of Grafton on the remains of a volcanic cone. The Auckland War Memorial Museum stands on its summit, and the park also holds the Wintergardens and open sports fields.
Auckland Art Gallery 3.5 km
The principal public gallery in Auckland, also known as Toi o Tāmaki, founded in 1888. It holds the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand, and it regularly hosts travelling exhibitions from overseas.
Sky Tower 3.8 km
A telecommunications and observation tower in central Auckland, 328 metres high and the tallest free standing structure in the southern hemisphere. It opened in 1997 and visitors can look out from the decks or take a walk or jump around its edge.
St Patrick's Basilica Auckland 4.0 km
The Catholic cathedral of Auckland, in the city centre, built in 1907 in a Gothic style by the architect Edward Mahoney. It was reopened in 2007 after a restoration, and has a heritage Category 1 listing.
Viaduct Harbour 4.3 km
A former commercial harbour on the Auckland waterfront, now lined with restaurants, bars, offices and apartments. It was redeveloped for the America's Cup challenges of 2000 and 2003, and yachts and superyachts moor there today.
Auckland Harbour Bridge 5.9 km
A motorway bridge across the Waitemata Harbour joining central Auckland to the North Shore, opened in 1959. Its original four lanes were widened in 1969 by clip on lanes added to each side, and you can walk over the harbour on its summit tour.
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Questions
Where is Mount Eden?
Mount Eden is in Auckland, New Zealand. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Auckland War Memorial Museum (3.1 km), Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (3.1 km), Auckland Domain (3.1 km).
How do I get the Mount Eden stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Mount Eden and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Auckland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Mount Eden before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Auckland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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