Te Tatua-a-Riukiuta, Auckland

Name: Te Tatua-a-Riukiuta
Address: Auckland, New Zealand

#172 among attractions in Auckland

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Te Tātua-a-Riukiuta is a volcano in Three Kings, New Zealand that erupted 28,500 years ago. The volcano had three prominent peaks and a number of smaller peaks until most of them were quarried away, leaving a sole remaining large peak called Big King. ()

Elevation: 436 ftCoordinates: 36°54'10"S, 174°45'18"E

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Central Auckland (Three Kings)Auckland New Zealand

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Te Tatua-a-Riukiuta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stardome Observatory, Pah Homestead, Hinaki Eel Trap Bridge, Mount Roskill.

1.2 miE
Museum, Entertainment, Observatories and planetariums
Stardome Observatory, Auckland
32 min walk • Stardome Observatory is a public astronomical observatory situated in Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill Domain in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland. Founded in 1967, the observatory is administered by the Auckland Observatory and Planetarium Trust Board. The Trust Board was created by the Auckland Astronomical Society in 1956.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Literary, art and music tours
Pah Homestead, Auckland
24 min walk • The Pah Homestead is a historic home located in the suburb of Hillsborough in Auckland, New Zealand. It is owned by the Auckland Council, and is currently used as an art gallery, housing the James Wallace Art Trust's collection of New Zealand art.
1 miW
Bridge
Hinaki Eel Trap Bridge, Auckland
26 min walk • The Hinaki Bridge, also known as the Eel Trap Bridge, is a 20 metre long footbridge located in War Memorial Park, Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand. The bridge spans over Oakley Creek and is used by cyclists and pedestrians.
0.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Roskill, Auckland
18 min walk • Mount Roskill is a suburban area in the city of Auckland, New Zealand. It is named for the volcanic peak Puketāpapa.
1.4 miNW
Area
Sandringham, Auckland
37 min walk • Sandringham is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is a multi-ethnic suburb with a population of over 12,000. Sandringham Village is a walk of a few hundred metres south along Sandringham Rd from the Outer Link bus route, and has a strong South Asian influence in restaurants and small supermarkets, Halal butchers and Bollywood movies.
1.2 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Oak Mall, Auckland
32 min walk • Royal Oak Mall is a shopping centre in Royal Oak, Auckland, New Zealand which was expanded in the mid-1980s.
1.3 miSE
Area
Royal Oak, Auckland
34 min walk • Royal Oak is a small suburb in New Zealand's largest city of Auckland. It is situated between the suburbs of Epsom and Onehunga. Royal Oak is under the local governance of the Auckland Council.
1.5 miSW
Volcano
Puketāpapa, Auckland
39 min walk • Puketāpapa, also known as Pukewīwī and by its English name Mount Roskill, is a volcanic peak and the suburban area in the city of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located in the suburb that it gave its name, Mount Roskill.
0.7 miNW
Street
Dominion Road, Auckland
19 min walk • Dominion Road is an arterial road in Auckland, New Zealand, running north–south across most of the Auckland isthmus. It is a major public transport route that carries 50,000 bus passengers each week, making it one of the few roads in Auckland on which similar or greater numbers of people travel by public transport than by private car.
1.1 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Kiwitea Street, Auckland
27 min walk • Kiwitea Street, also known as Freyberg Field, is a multi-purpose stadium in the suburb of Sandringham in Auckland, New Zealand. It is used for football matches and is the home stadium of both Auckland City FC and Central United. Terraced seating can accommodate 250 patrons. The stadium is named for Bernard Freyberg, 1st Baron Freyberg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Te Tatua-a-Riukiuta?

Nearby attractions include Mount Roskill, Auckland (18 min walk), Dominion Road, Auckland (19 min walk), Pah Homestead, Auckland (24 min walk).

How to get to Te Tatua-a-Riukiuta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Te Tatua-a-Riukiuta:

Bus

Hayr Road • Lines: 66, 670 (12 min walk)
Three Kings Plaza • Lines: 27H, 27W, 66, 670, Sky (12 min walk)