Auckland's Historic Volcano: The Tūpuna Maunga Loop

Cycle Auckland's volcanic legacy on the Tūpuna Maunga Loop, a low‑carbon bike route that circles three iconic dormant volcanoes: Maungawhau (Mount Eden), Ōwairaka (Mount Albert), and Te Tātua a Riukiuta (Three Kings). Learn about the terraced pā sites and kūmara pits that date back 600 years. Insider tip: the summit of Maungawhau offers a 360° view of the city, but the real secret is the crater rim walk at Ōwairaka, where you can see ancient stone walls. Use the electric bike share (AT Bike) from Britomart. Spots include: Maungawhau summit crater, Ōwairaka stone walls, Three Kings quarry lookout, and the volcanic rock garden at Puketāpapa.