Ok. So I should start by clarifying that the volcano I am mentioning is not active in the slightest as isn’t quite as big as you might think. Mount Eden (also known as Maungawhau) last erupted around 15,000 years ago and partly caused the creation of the land that now contains a lot of the greater Auckland area. It is about 4km from the city centre and seemed like a nice little stroll on a sunny day. To be honest I didn’t quite realise that is was a volcano until I got to the top and looked down into the crater. Up until then I just thought it was a massive hill that seemed to be very difficult to climb up (even with a path) and seemed to be more hassle than it was worth. I was proved wrong when we got to the top and finally say the amazing view of Auckland and the surrounding area’s including the sea on both coats of the city. The view was really amazing and I could have stayed there for a few hours just sitting, relaxing, reading and taking in the surroundings.
It has made me even more hopeful for the things that I might end up seeing on this trip. There are so many amazing sites to see that I really don’t know where to start!
It looks beautiful xxx