Kohuora, Auckland

#137 among attractions in Auckland

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Kohuora, located in the suburb of Papatoetoe, is one of the volcanoes in the Auckland volcanic field in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an explosion crater around 600 m wide, 30 m deep and with an irregular V-shape indicating it was formed by at least three explosion crater vents. The crater is surrounded on most sides by a 30 m high tuff ring/cone. The volcano, alongside Māngere Lagoon, Waitomokia, Crater Hill, Pukaki Lagoon and Robertson Hill, is one of the volcanic features collectively referred to as Nga Tapuwae a Mataoho, referring to the deity in Tāmaki Māori myths who was involved in their creation. ()

Coordinates: 36°58'45"S, 174°50'35"E

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South Auckland (Papatoetoe)Auckland New Zealand

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Kohuora – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rainbow's End Theme Park, Westfield Manukau City, Ōtara, Robertson Hill.

2.5 miSE
Amusement park
Rainbow's End Theme Park, Auckland
64 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Auckland, Rainbow's End Theme Park stands as a beacon of fun and excitement for thrill-seekers and families alike. This vibrant amusement park, boasting over 20 rides and attractions, has become a staple of New Zealand's entertainment landscape...
2.3 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westfield Manukau City, Auckland
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2.1 miNE
Area
Ōtara, Auckland
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2.1 miN
Volcano
Robertson Hill, Auckland
53 min walk • Robertson Hill is one of the volcanoes in the Auckland volcanic field in New Zealand. It erupted approximately 24,300 years ago.
2.2 miE
City, Area
Auckland/South Auckland, Auckland
57 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.
1.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Pukaki Lagoon
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2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Ash Hill, Auckland
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2.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Matukutureia, Auckland
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2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Matukutūruru, Auckland
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2.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Puhinui Craters
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2.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Boggust Park Crater, Auckland
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