Wiri Lava Cave

Wiri lava cave is Auckland's longest known lava cave at around 290 metres.^[1]^[2] It is part of Matukutūruru (Wiri Mountain) volcano, in the Auckland volcanic field. Because it features rare lava stalactites the cave has garnered international renown. The cave entrance is locked and entry is by permit only.

The cave is up to 7.6 by 3.6 m (25 by 12 ft), down to 1.1 by 0.2 m (3 ft 7.3 in by 7.9 in), and is located about 4 m (13 ft) below Wiri Station Rd.^[3]

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^ "Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority Agenda Hui" (PDF). Auckland Council. 16 October 2017.
^ "Auckland Council" (PDF).
^ "Report on the protection of the Wiri lava cave" (PDF). Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.

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37°00′23″S 174°51′33″E / 37.006378°S 174.8591°E / -37.006378; 174.8591

[1] "Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority Agenda Hui" (PDF). Auckland Council. 16 October 2017.

[2] "Auckland Council" (PDF).

[3] "Report on the protection of the Wiri lava cave" (PDF). Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.

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v t e Manurewa Local Board Area, Auckland, New Zealand
Populated places	Alfriston Clendon Park The Gardens Goodwood Heights Hillpark Homai Manurewa Randwick Park Totara Heights Wattle Downs Weymouth Wiri
Geographic features	Ash Hill Manukau Harbour Pahurehure Inlet Matukutūreia Matukutūruru Wiri Lava Cave Papakura Stream Puhinui Creek
Facilities and attractions	Auckland Botanic Gardens Baitul Muqeet Mosque Due Drop Events Centre Southmall Manurewa
Government	Auckland Council Manurewa Local Board Manurewa-Papakura ward Manukau City Council (defunct)
Organisations	Manurewa AFC

Wiri Lava Cave

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