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Mount Eden

Access off Hillside Crescent | Mount Eden Road, Auckland Central, New Zealand
4.5 of 5 stars 163 Reviews
Type: Volcanos
Description: A trip up the highest volcanic peak in mainland Auckland offers striking views of the downtown area and harbor.
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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

It is a very distinct volcano crater shape. There is no second guessing about what the hole looks like. To visitors to New Zealand it is quite amazing to see this lying in the middle of a developed city, freely accessible to all. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Well worth a visit to get fantastic 360 degree views of the city, on a clear day its amazing. More

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Auckland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

It was just an average attraction , nothing great about it . A good walk and a good view of Auckland city on a sunny day ... May be a little overrated... More

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Sydney
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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Grab a sandwich and spin around at the top of Mt Eden. It's a 360 degree view that covers two oceans, mountains, two harbors and one of the prettiest cities on earth More

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new jersey
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Mt. Eden can be seen from almost anywhere in AKL. It is a dormant volcanic crater that also has significance to the Maori's. You can walk all around, but not into, the crater. Nice views and they also have park representatives at certain vantage points to give you the history of the site. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

On a sunny day you can see forever. Very impressive look out 360 degrees. More

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Port Macquarie, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

You do get some nice views across Auckland. I am sure they would have been a lot better on a clear day .It was very windy and overcast when we were there. More

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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Take a picnic to the top, and enjoy for free what you would have to pay heaps of money to do at the Sky Tower. Dawn and dusk on a fine day particularly recommended. More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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mount eden is a place which doesnt have any activity or adventures there,its only a big plateau to climb up..but when you reach up its heavenly.you get a 360 degree view of auckland and also can see the skytower. go on a clear sunny day..feel the wind blow and the greenery. its also ideal for morning walks! to sum up...a... More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I have only recently discovered Mt Eden and cannot believe it is not high on everyone's priority to go up here when they visit Auckland. The view is sensational - and free!!! Plus, if you like / need to exercise there are great paths and stairs to climb. More

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