Mount Parihaka
Parihaka
An extinct volcanic hill beside the city with the remains of a Māori fortified village; the summit war memorial lookout overlooks the whole town and harbor.
Mount Parihaka rises about 241 meters and is an extinct volcano east of Whangārei city. It was once one of New Zealand's largest Māori pā (fortified villages), and terrace-like defensive earthworks can still be seen on its slopes. At the summit are a war memorial and a viewing platform overlooking the city, the Hātea River, and, in the distance, the Whangārei harbor and the peaks of the headlands. You can drive to the top, or walk up from the trail near Town Basin in about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Several mountain-bike trails also wind through the forest. Free admission.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Town Basin
- A.H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Hundertwasser Art Centre
- Abbey Caves
- Whangārei Falls
- Whangārei Quarry Gardens
- Kiwi North
- Sandy Bay