Mount Eden - the highest active volcano in New Zealand Auckland City and its environs. Mount Eden is located in the heart of Auckland at an altitude of 196 meters above sea level. It offers one of the most beautiful views in the city.

The cup-shaped crater on the top of the mountain is 50 meters deep. The last eruption of this volcano was 28,000 years ago.

In ancient times, the mountain was a place for the Indians Maori grazing livestock, and on the slopes of cultivated fruit trees. In the 19th century, the land on Mount Eden Auckland businessmen have been mastered. In the 1870s, most of the land was divided into large areas, and between them have been carried out of the road. In 1877, at Mount Eden first school was opened. Since 1879 the land of Mount Eden officially became part of the city.

Since the first half of the 20th century on the mountain began to appear big houses, and on the eastern slopes it was built several luxury suburban villas. Some of these are now museums, some hotels, and some - departments of hospitals. In the mid-20th century, these places are no longer popular, and can be relatively inexpensive to buy land here. At this time, Mount Eden got some bohemian image, because here liked to gather writers, artists, actors. Today, many artists still choose the mountain as their home.

For many associated with Mount Eden prison of the same name, built in the style of a castle. The prison was built with the help of the prisoners of basaltic rocks mined here.

On the territory of Mount Eden is the largest stadium in New Zealand. In winter there are competitions in rugby, the summer - football matches and regbiling. The stadium is also equipped with a removable Cricket.

Mount Eden - is one of the most visited places of the town. Prior to 2006, the top of the mountain, even went to coach. Now the ban on the use of transport on the slopes of the mountain, and to get to the top, you need to go all the way on foot.