Walking time 20 mins
Walking steps 1300 steps
Distance 1000 m
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - Entrance to the summit at the top of Summit Drive, Mt Albert.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - Public toilets and a car park inside the entrance to the summit.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - Sign showing the opening and closing hours of the park, and details of a planting day.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - The security gate at the entrance to the summit. The summit path is closed for vehicles.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - A large pōhutukawa by the sports field near the car park.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - Large fenced area where dogs can be exercised off-leash.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - The concrete viewing platform and steps at the top of the summit.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - View from the top of the summit across the Auckland isthmus.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - A section of the summit road with views across the Auckland isthmus.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - A steep section of the summit road with views across the Auckland isthmus.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - View down in to the outer crater of the volcano.
Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert Path - Narrow man-made track leading up to the summit. Please stick to the formed, sealed paths as walking off-track causes the slopes to erode.
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Starts at 38 Summit Dr, Mt Albert
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The maunga was partially quarried, which reduced the height of the scoria cone by 15m. Water reservoirs were also added. This activity destroyed almost all historic remnants of the pā, though it remains a place of significance to Māori and an important archaeological site. Tread with care; keep to formed paths and avoid walking on the slopes.
From the loop road and the tihi (summit) you will enjoy expansive views across Auckland and to nearby maunga.
Be mindful of archery clubs practicing in the field at the centre of the maunga.
Ownership of Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mt Albert has been returned to mana whenua as part of a 2014 Treaty of Waitangi redress. To recognise the cultural significance of the maunga and to make it safer for pedestrians, vehicles are restricted on the loop road.
There are four pedestrian access points:
Walking 50 mins
Distance 3 km
Walking 30 mins
Distance 2 km
Mount Albert
One of Auckland region's 14 Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains).
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