Wiri lava cave is
Auckland's longest known
lava cave
A lava cave is any cave formed in volcanic rock, though it typically means caves formed by volcanic processes, which are more properly termed volcanic caves. Sea caves, and other sorts of erosional and crevice caves, may be formed in volcanic roc ...
at around 290 metres. 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 , down to , and is located about below Wiri Station Rd.
References
External links
View of Wiri cave interior.2014 views
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Caves of New Zealand
Auckland volcanic field
Lava caves
Lava tubes
Landforms of the Auckland Region