Mt Hobson

Also known as Remuwera. Mt Hobson-Remuwera is one of 34 volcanic cones in the Auckland area. It is a significant landmark that is visually, culturally and geologically significant. Mt Hobson-Remuwera has a long history of Maori occupation, and is one of the best preserved and least modified of the volcanic cones on the Auckland isthmus.Most of Mt Hobson-Remuwera is maintained in pasture which is currently grazed by cattle. Large exotic and native trees are present on the northern slopes and isolated trees on the north eastern face. It provides important open space that caters primarily for pedestrians and informal, passive recreation activities such as walking and sightseeing. Much of the land area of the reserve, including the summit, ridge and many of the steep slopes, is in pasture grazed by cattle. The grasslands are punctuated by scattered pohutukawa trees, with small groves on the westerly slopes and old hawthorns on the southern side of the collapsed rim. A woodland of large trees extends along the lower northern and eastern margins of the reserve and up the north easterly slopes to the edge of the summit ridge. English oaks and pohutukawa are the most common species.. Dog exercise: We do not currently have dog exercise area information for this park. Please check for signage at the park.