Mount Eden is the highest volcano of the new Zealand city of Auckland and its environs. Mount Eden is located in the heart of Auckland at a height of 196 meters above sea level. It offers one of the most beautiful views of the city.

The bowl-shaped crater at the top of the mountain is 50 feet deep. The last eruption of this volcano was 28 000 years ago.

In ancient times the mountain was for the Indians Maori place livestock grazing on the slopes of cultivated fruit trees. In the 19th century the land at mount Eden were mastered by Auckland businessmen. In the 1870s the years most of the land was divided into large sections, and between them were held on the road. In 1877 at mount Eden opened the first school. Since 1879 mount Eden land officially became part of the city.

Since the first half of the 20th century on the mountain began to appear a large house, and on the Eastern slopes was built several luxury villas. Some of them are now museums, some hotels, and some in hospitals. In the mid-20th century, these places have ceased to be popular, and could relatively inexpensive to buy land here. At this time, mount Eden acquired several Bohemian image, as loved to meet writers, artists, actors. Today, many artists still choose the mountain as his home.

For many mount Eden is associated with the eponymous prison, built in the style of a castle. The prison is built using the labor of prisoners from basalt rock mined here.

On the territory of mount Eden is the largest stadium in New Zealand. In winter there are competitions in Rugby, summer football and rebilling. The stadium is also equipped with removable, cricket Playground.

Mount Eden is one of the most visited tourist places of Auckland. Until 2006 at the top of the mountain there were even tour buses. Now a ban on the use of transport on the slopes of the mountain, and to reach the top, you need to go all the way on foot.