Mount Maunganui (mountain)
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Mount Maunganui, or Mauao, known to locals as The Mount, [2] is a dormant volcanic cone at the end of a peninsula in the Suburb of Mount Maunganui, by the eastern entrance to the Tauranga Harbour in New Zealand. It is considered very important and tapu (sacred) by the local Māori iwi, featuring extensively in local mythology. It is also of significant historical value.[not specific enough to verify] The summit is 232 metres above sea level.
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Mount Maunganui Mauao | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
Coordinates | 37.630°S 176.171°E / -37.630; 176.171 |
Geography | |
Location | Tauranga Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand |
Topo map | NZMS 260 sheet: U14 |
Geology | |
Age of rock | 2.35 million years |
Mountain type | Lava dome[1] |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Trail |
In recent years there have been several fires on the mountain, in turn triggering a number of replanting efforts. Since Mount Maunganui has been open to the general public it has become a popular location for many activities including scenic walks, jogging and even hang gliding.[citation needed]