Was Mount Maunganui a Volcano?

Mount Maunganui, or Mauao, commonly known by locals as The Mount, is an extinct volcanic cone at the end of a peninsula and the town of Mount Maunganui, by the eastern entrance to the Tauranga Harbour in New Zealand.

How was Mount Maunganui formed?

Mt Maunganui (Mauao), at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour, is a large lava dome formed by the upwelling of rhyolite lava about two to three million years ago.

Is Mount Maunganui dormant?

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) is the focal point of the coastal Bay of Plenty. A dormant volcanic cone, Mauao is a popular spot for activities. ... The base and summit tracks are used by over a million people each year.