Hill sights in Auckland
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One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)
This volcanic cone was the isthmus’ key pa and the greatest fortress in the country. It’s easy to see why: a drive or walk to the top (182m) offers amazing 360-degree views. At the summit is the grave of John Logan Campbell, who gifted the land to the city in 1901, requesting that a memorial (the imposing obelisk and statue above the grave) be built to the Maori people. Nearby is the stump of the last ‘one tree’. Allow a few hours to explore the craters and surrounding Cornwall Park, with its impressive mature trees and historic cottage. The information centre has fascinating interactive displays illustrating what the pa would have looked like when 5000 people liv…
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