Mt. Eden

The mountain is the highest natural point in the whole of Auckland. The English name honours George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland.

The central focus of the suburb is the dormant eponymous volcano whose summit (196 metres above sea level) is the highest natural point on the Auckland isthmus. The majestic bowl-like crater is 50 metres deep. The volcano erupted several times resulting in a series of craters, with the last eruption about 60,000 years ago.

Mt Eden sees strong tourism use, as it is the highest non-manmade point in Auckland, and provides good views in all directions over the city. The large numbers of coach buses, which previously could go all the way to a parking lot on the top of the hill has been considered to have degraded the top of the cone. In August 2006, a ban on tour buses was announced. They will have to park halfway up the mountain in the future. However, this has in the meantime been partly qualified, with the vehicle ban only to be enforced when a "sustainable, low-impact transport system" (not further specified) is in place.

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Last update: 22 Nov 2024 @ 23:08

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Bed and Breakfast Mt. Eden 2009-09-08
Located in Mt. Eden, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
Bed and Breakfast Mt. Eden is located in Mt. Eden and offers guest rooms in historic Mt Eden. Close by are the ancient volcanic cone, sporting venue of Eden Park, train station and airport bus stop, local cafes, pubs and restaurants. READ MORE
Two Fifteen Bistro and Wine Bar2009-09-08
Located in Mt. Eden, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
Two Fifteen Bistro and Wine Bar located in Mt. Eden uses free range meats and fresh local ingredients as well as local wines and imported wines...the cold smoked salmon, apple/pork sausages are favorites. The private dinning room caters for up to 22 people.READ MORE

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Mt. Eden Motel 2009-09-08
Located in Mt. Eden, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
Mt. Eden Motel is located near the Mt. Eden Shopping Village and offers 25 self-contained units, Swimming pool and spa. Nearby attractions: Eden Park, Expo Centre, museums, Auckland Zoo and Ericsson Stadium.READ MORE
Eden Park Bed and Breakfast2009-09-08
Located in Mt. Eden, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
Eden Park Bed and Breakfast is a Luxury Edwardian villa in Mt. Eden offering four guest bedrooms near Eden Park, the première sporting venue in town. Enjoy numerous activities around Auckland and try the Macabre Murder Tales Walking Tour in the evening!READ MORE
Bavaria B&B Hotel
Located in Mt. Eden, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
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Eden Villa Bed and Breakfast2009-09-08
Located in Mt. Eden, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
Eden Villa Bed and Breakfast is a century old villa located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Mt. Eden, offering guest suites. Centrally located close to cafes, restaurants, book shops, boutiques, gift stores. Local tourist attractions include the extinct volcano, the sport venue Eden Park and the old historic villas with specialized shops, boutique gallery to browse around in and shop at the Village Winery, visit the Museum and SkyCity Tower and Casino. READ MORE
Molten Restaurant2009-09-08
Located in Mt. Eden, Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand
Molten Restaurant is situated several doors down from the ASB Bank between Stokes Rd and Oaklands Rd in Mt. Eden Village. The Red Room with seating for up to 20 people, catering for your personal dining experience, Liquid Molten wine bar and the Blue Room caters for dinner parties and cocktail parties. READ MORE