Lake Pupuke is one of the oldest volcanoes in Auckland, having erupted 193,000 years ago. It is a heart-shaped explosion crater and is now a fresh water lake. Lava flows from Pupuke were significant, enveloping a nearby kauri forest and creating tree moulds which can be seen today.
| Location: | North Shore, Auckland |
| Coordinates: |
-36.780096, 174.765790
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Lake Pupuke's Eruptive History
With relatively new high-precision dating of Auckland's basalt volcanoes, we can pinpoint Lake Pupuke's eruption at around 193,200 years ago.
Images of Lake Pupuke
