Styaks Swamp, Howick

#3 among attractions in Howick

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Styaks Swamp is one of the volcanoes in the Auckland volcanic field. It erupted approximately 19,600 years ago and formed an explosion crater around 200 metres wide with a surrounding tuff ring. It is located north of Green Hill. The crater once contained a swamp but is now covered by industrial development. ()

Coordinates: 36°56'10"S, 174°53'60"E

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East Auckland (East Tamaki Heights)Howick New Zealand

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Styaks Swamp – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Botany Town Centre, Pakuranga Plaza, Ōtara, Howick Historical Village.

0.8 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Shop
Botany Town Centre, Auckland
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2.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pakuranga Plaza, Auckland
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2.2 miSW
Area
Ōtara, Auckland
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2 miN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Howick Historical Village, Auckland
51 min walk • Howick Historical Village is a living museum in Auckland, New Zealand. It is a re-creation of a New Zealand colonial village using surviving buildings from the surrounding area. Despite its name, the Village is actually located in the suburb of Pakuranga.
3.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Pigeon Mountain, Auckland
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3.4 miNE
Church
All Saints Church, Howick
86 min walk • All Saints’ Church in Howick was the first parish church in Auckland and is the oldest building in Manukau. It can be found on the corner of Cook Street and Selwyn Road in the suburb of Howick, New Zealand.
3.3 miW
Volcano
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3.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Richmond, Auckland
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3.4 miS
City, Area
Auckland/South Auckland, Auckland
87 min walk • Manukau City was a territorial authority district in Auckland, New Zealand, that was governed by the Manukau City Council. The area is sometimes referred to as "South Auckland", although this term never possessed official recognition and does not encompass areas such as East Auckland, which was within the city boundary.
2 miS
Park
Barry Curtis Park, Auckland
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1.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Hampton Park, Auckland
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