About Mount Eden crater 

Mount Eden is home to the highest volcano in Auckland, which last erupted 15,000 years ago. The summit offers a complete 360-degree view of the entire beautiful city of Auckland. In 2017, the road to the mountain was closed to all motor vehicles, but cyclists can still take the summit road to reach the top. One can even hike and enjoy the natural landscape and scenery surrounding the mountain on the way up. The foot of the mountain has the famed Eden Gardens, home to a diverse variety of birds and plants. The road to Mount Eden is filled with many interesting small cafes, book stores, and vintage shops. With frequent rains, one can comfortably enjoy the warmth of cafes and bars and in good weather, the parks and gardens revel in their natural wondrous scenic beauty all around.

Must See

  • Mount Eden, the highest volcano in Auckland, gives a beautiful view of the entire city from its summit.
  • Eden Garden at the base of the mountain is a safe haven to many species of native plants and birds.
  • Auckland Wine Trails, just 6 km from Mount Eden, is a must-visit for New Zealand's local wines.
  • Amazing Thai spas, aroma spas, beauty pod boutiques, Hair and Body Bliss, and About Face are some beauty treatment tourists can indulge in.
  • The Road to Mount Eden has Foeme Spa and well-being centre, Finding Flavour, a bliss for tea lovers, Time Out and many interesting shops to navigate through.

How to reach

By bus No. 274 (LINK line) near the train station, Custom Street, the trip takes 15 minutes. Train (Western Line) takes 22 minutes. Uber or car takes 6 minutes. It is around 47 minutes on foot. It is 4 km from the city centre.

Tips

  • A walk towards the mountain needs comfortable footwear.
  • Dogs and other pets are not allowed.
  • It is a 10-minute walk from the base to the Mount Eden.

Visit Time

Summer timings:

Monday 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Winter timings:

Monday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Time you can spend

4 to 12 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 15.5°C

 

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