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 | |
| Topo map | nz49931 |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | |
| Mountain type | stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | 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.: 179 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.