Boggust Park Crater, Auckland

#228 among attractions in Auckland

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Boggust Park Crater is a volcano in the Auckland volcanic field, New Zealand. Located in the Favona area of the Mangere suburb, it is one of Auckland city's older volcanoes. It was first recognised as a volcano in 2011. The park in which it is located is named after Ralph Boggust, former superintendent of Manukau Parks Dept. ()

Coordinates: 36°57'20"S, 174°48'47"E

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South Auckland (Favona)Auckland New Zealand

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Boggust Park Crater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dress Smart, Māngere Mountain, Mount Smart Stadium, Robertson Hill.

2.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Dress Smart, Auckland
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Māngere Mountain, Auckland
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2.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland
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1.7 miE
Volcano
Robertson Hill, Auckland
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Mount Richmond, Auckland
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Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Kohuora, Auckland
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Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Te Hopua a Rangi, Auckland
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1.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Māngere Lagoon, Auckland
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2.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Maungarei, Auckland
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1.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Pukaki Lagoon
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Bridge
Māngere Bridge, Auckland
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How to get to Boggust Park Crater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boggust Park Crater:

Train

Ōtāhuhu (33 min walk)

Bus

Otahuhu (33 min walk)