Place to visit
Mount Donald McLean, New Zealand: what it is and when to go
Mount Donald McLean is a summit (Te Rau-o-te-Huia / Mount Donald McLean) in New Zealand (Waitakere), at 389 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 28. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- Te Rau-o-te-Huia / Mount Donald McLean
- Where
- New Zealand
- Elevation
- 389 m
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- AKL Auckland, 22 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -37.01553, 174.54004
What it is and where
Mount Donald McLean is a summit (Te Rau-o-te-Huia / Mount Donald McLean) in New Zealand (Waitakere), at 389 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Waitakere, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -37.01553, 174.54004; the nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL, Auckland), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in New Zealand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mount Donald McLean is October to April.
- JanBest time14:16
- FebBest time13:22
- MarBest time12:17
- AprBest time11:03
- MayPossible10:01
- JunPossible9:28
- JulPossible9:42
- AugPossible10:35
- SepPossible11:47
- OctBest time12:59
- NovBest time14:01
- DecBest time14:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | October to April | May to September |
| Mountains | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mount Donald McLean has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to New Zealand
To enter New Zealand there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Car, ferry and huts, booked well in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the New Zealand checklist. Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (two flat pins in a V: adapter essential); emergencies: 111.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Jackie HillSummit1.5 km
- The Huia Settlers MuseumMuseum2.3 km
- Manukau Heads Historic LighthouseHistory · Architecture3.9 km
- Manukau HeadsSummit4.2 km
- Whatipu BeachBeach4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the New Zealand guide.
More in New Zealand: Nature
- Taumatawhakatangihangakōauauotamateapōkaiwhenuakitānatahu: Summit
- Monte Cook: Summit
- Mount Ruapehu: Volcano
- Parque Nacional de Tongariro
- Monte Taranaki: Volcano
- Milford Sound: Bay
Every New Zealand place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Donald McLean?
It is a summit (Te Rau-o-te-Huia / Mount Donald McLean in the local language) in New Zealand. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mount Donald McLean?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Mount Donald McLean?
The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 22 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around New Zealand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the New Zealand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Jackie Hill, The Huia Settlers Museum, Manukau Heads Historic Lighthouse. The rest is in the New Zealand guide.
Keep reading
- Waitakere38 places to see in and around Waitakere, New Zealand: Whatipu Beach, Anawhata Beach, Bethells Beach. Best time: October to April.
- Nature3138 places for nature in New Zealand, from Taumatawhakatangihangakōauauotamateapōkaiwhenuakitānatahu to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each wi
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- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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