Auckland Volcanic Field - photos

Volcanic Cones	Rangitoto	Rangitoto	Mt Hobson
Mt Eden	One Tree Hill	One Tree Hill	One Tree Hill
Mt Eden	Mt Eden / Rangitoto	Mt Victoria	North Head
Mt Eden	Mt Hobson	One Tree Hill
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About Auckland Volcanic Field

Auckland city lies within the Auckland Volcanic Field. The field has over 50 volcanic vents with many being visible as cones, while others have been quarried away. Others take the form of depressions, with some of these being filled with water to become lakes or lagoons.

Rangitoto the biggest volcano is a cone that is surrounded by water hence the name Rangitoto Island. This volcano erupted in early Maori history destroying settlements on the neighbouring island of Motutapu. Since that time, Rangitoto has been dormant. Silence pervades the island as there are almost no insects or birds due to acidic soil.