Wiri Lava Cave, Auckland

Name: Wiri Lava Cave
Address: Auckland, New Zealand

#250 among attractions in Auckland

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

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Wiri lava cave is Auckland's longest known lava cave at around 290 metres. It is part of Matukutūruru volcano, in the Auckland volcanic field. Because it features rare lava stalactites the cave has garnered international renown. The cave entrance is locked and entry is by permit only. ()

Coordinates: 37°0'23"S, 174°51'32"E

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South Auckland (Wiri)Auckland New Zealand

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Wiri Lava Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westfield Manukau City, Ash Hill, Matukutureia, Matukutūruru.

1.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Manukau City, Auckland
41 min walk • Westfield Manukau City stands as a bustling hub of retail and entertainment in the heart of South Auckland, New Zealand. This expansive shopping centre is a prime destination for both locals and visitors looking to indulge in a variety of shopping experiences, dining...
0.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Ash Hill, Auckland
15 min walk • Ash Hill is a volcano in Wiri, in the Auckland volcanic field, in New Zealand. A low tuff cone with an explosion crater about 150m wide, it is now covered by industrial development. It peaked at roughly 30 metres above sea level.
0.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Matukutureia, Auckland
23 min walk • Matukutūreia is one of the volcanic cones in the Auckland volcanic field. It has a peak 73 metres above sea level, and was the site of a pā.
~440 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Matukutūruru, Auckland
3 min walk • Matukutūruru is a volcano in Wiri, in the Auckland volcanic field. It had a scoria cone reaching 80 metres above sea level, which was quarried away. The lava flows created 290m long Wiri Lava Cave. The hill was the site of a pā. In late 2011 the quarry lake was drained and fill-dumping began on the site.
1.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puhinui Craters
35 min walk • The Puhinui Craters are located in Auckland's Puhinui Reserve and are part of the Auckland volcanic field in the North Island of New Zealand. They were first recognised as volcanic craters in 2011. A cluster of three small maar craters like these is unique in the Auckland volcanic field.
1.5 miNW
Volcano
Cemetery Crater, Papatoetoe
39 min walk • Cemetery Crater is one of the volcanoes in the Auckland volcanic field. It is an explosion crater roughly 200 metres wide, located east of Crater Hill. Hard to see even in early aerial photos due to its shallowness, it is now covered by housing. It was first recognised by Ernie Searle in the 1960s.
0.9 miSE
Mosque
Baitul Muqeet Mosque, Auckland
24 min walk • Baitul Muqueet Mosque is an Ahmadi Muslim mosque in Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand. At the time of opening of the mosque, it was the largest mosque in the country.
0.5 miSW
Prison
Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility, Auckland
14 min walk • Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility is a women's prison in the Wiri suburb of Manukau City, Auckland, New Zealand. Also in the vicinity are the Wiri Mens Corrections Facility and Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice Facility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wiri Lava Cave?

Nearby attractions include Matukutūruru, Auckland (3 min walk), Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility, Auckland (14 min walk), Ash Hill, Auckland (15 min walk), Matukutureia, Auckland (23 min walk).

How to get to Wiri Lava Cave by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wiri Lava Cave:

Train

Homai (26 min walk)
Puhinui (30 min walk)

Bus

Puhinui Interchange (31 min walk)
Manukau (36 min walk)