Hauhungatahi
| Hauhungatahi | |
|---|---|
Hauhungatahi seen from Mount Ruapehu | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) |
| Prominence | approx 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Coordinates | 39°13′46″S 175°26′39″E / 39.22944°S 175.44417°E |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Māori |
| Geography | |
Hauhungatahi | |
| Topo map | nz49931 |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | |
| Mountain type | stratovolcano |
| Volcanic zone | Taupō Volcanic Zone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Tramping from the west, starting near Erua |
Hauhungatahi is an eroded andesitic volcano at the southern end of the Taupō Volcanic Zone in New Zealand, located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) north–west of Mount Ruapehu. Although relatively little-known, at 1,521 metres (4,990 ft) Hauhungatahi is one of the highest volcanoes in New Zealand, exceeded in elevation by only Ruapehu, Taranaki/Egmont (including Fanthams Peak), and the Tongariro massif (including Ngauruhoe). It is part of the Tongariro National Park.