Māngere Mountain

Māngere Mountain
Mount Mangere, Te Pane-o-Mataaho, Te Ara Pueru
Aerial view of Māngere Mountain in 2009, showing the two craters and archaeological terracing on the sides of the mountain
Highest point
Elevation106 m (348 ft)
Coordinates36°56′59″S 174°46′59″E / 36.9496°S 174.7831°E / -36.9496; 174.7831
Geography
Māngere Mountain
Māngere, Auckland, New Zealand
Geology
Volcanic fieldAuckland volcanic field

Māngere Mountain, also known by the names Te Pane-o-Mataaho and Te Ara Pueru, is a volcanic cone in Māngere, Auckland. Located within Māngere Domain, it is one of the largest volcanic cones in the Auckland volcanic field, with a peak 106 metres (348 ft) above sea level. It was the site of a major (Māori fortified settlement) and many of the pā's earthworks are still visible. It has extensive panoramic views of Auckland from its location in the southeastern portion of the city's urban area.