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Mangere Mountain field trip

Auckland region

Aerial view of Mangere Mountain.

Aerial view of Mangere Mountain

Map of New Zealand showing the Auckland region.

This is of the least modified of the large cone pa sites which once dominated the Auckland (Tamaki Makaurau) skyline, and was once the site of the biggest Polynesian settlement in the South Pacific. Easily accessible from anywhere in Auckland, especially southern parts of the city, this is an ideal site for a half or full day programme.

This resource provides an overview of the island. The unit directs teachers wishing to pursue this field trip to suitable resources.

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Highlights:

Historic Mangere Mountain

Mangere Mountain is one of the least modified of the big cone pa sites which once dominated the Auckland/Tamaki Makaurau skyline.

Mangere Mountain volcano - facts and features

Learn facts and features about Mangere Mountain, which is one of the largest and best preserved volcano in the Auckland region.

Volcanoes

Volcanoes are the landforms produced when molten rock escapes to the earth's surface. Volcanic activity has created many of the iconic features that we associate with New Zealand.

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Publications

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2012 Meridian sustainability calendar (PDF, 1100K)

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LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

Contacts

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Contact your local DOC office

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