Kakaramea-Tihia Massif
| Kakaramea-Tihia Massif | |
|---|---|
Kakaramea-Tihia Massif's location in the North Island | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Coordinates | 38°59′20″S 175°42′30″E / 38.98889°S 175.70833°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Taupō Volcanic Zone, New Zealand |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | at least 20,000 years ago |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Mt Tihia Track |
The Kakaramea-Tihia Massif is an andesitic volcano in the central North Island of New Zealand. It extends from the peak of Kakaramea at 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) in the west to the peak of Tinui at 1,169 metres (3,835 ft). The term Kakaramea means many colours in Māori and relates to rock/soil colour on parts of the massif so is a common place name in New Zealand. The massif is located in the North Island Volcanic Plateau, to the south of Lake Taupō. Lake Rotoaira lies to the south-east as does further away Mount Tongariro and to the east is Pihanga on the other side of the Te Ponanga Saddle from Tihia.