| Wiri Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Te Manurewa O Tamapahore | |
The quarried remains of Matukutūruru, when part-filled with water. Picture is taken from some of the higher remnants. |
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| Elevation | 80 m (262 ft) |
| Location | |
| Location | North Island, New Zealand |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Auckland volcanic field |
Matukutūruru (also Te Manurewa O Tamapahore or Wiri Mountain) is one of the volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field. It had a scoria cone reaching 80 metres above sea level (around 50 m higher than the surrounding land), which was quarried away. The lava flows created 290m long Wiri Lava Cave. The hill was the site of a pā. In late 2011 the quarry lake was drained and fill-dumping began on the site.
Matukutūruru and nearby Matukutūreia are collectively known as Matukurua (also Ngā Matukurua).[1]
