Wiri Lava Cave
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Wiri lava cave is one of Auckland's longest lava caves at around 290 metres. It is part of Matukutūruru
(Wiri Mountain) volcano, in the Auckland volcanic field
. Features such as lava stalactites mean it is considered of international importance. The cave entrance is locked and entry is by permit only.
Matukutururu
Matukutūruru is one of the volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field. It had a scoria cone reaching 80 metres above sea level , which was quarried away. The lava flows created 290m long Wiri Lava Cave...
(Wiri Mountain) volcano, in the Auckland volcanic field
Auckland Volcanic Field
The Auckland volcanic field is a monogenetic volcanic field in the North Island of New Zealand. Basaltic in nature, it underlies much of the metropolitan area of Auckland....
. Features such as lava stalactites mean it is considered of international importance. The cave entrance is locked and entry is by permit only.