Mt Victoria, Takarunga in Maori.
It is one of the volcanoes that Auckland was founded on.
It affords spectacular views of the city and harbour

The hill was occupied by the Maori Tribe, Kawerau, and terraces and pits are still visible on the northern and eastern slopes. The grave of noted Maori chief Eru Patuone, The Peacemaker, is on the lower slope.