Raukumara Range facts for kids
The Raukumara Range is a group of mountains located in the North Island of New Zealand. You can find it north of Gisborne, close to East Cape. These mountains are part of the main mountain chain that stretches across the North Island, going from Wellington all the way to East Cape.
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What Are the Raukumara Mountains Made Of?
The Raukumara Range is mostly made from rocks like greywacke, argillites, siltstones, and sandstones. These rocks formed a very long time ago during a period called the Cretaceous Period.
Discover the Tallest Peaks
The Raukumara Range is home to some impressive mountains. The highest non-volcanic peak in the North Island, Mount Hikurangi, is part of this range. It stands tall at 1755 meters (5758 feet).
Other important peaks in the Raukumara Range include:
- Maungahaumi (1213 meters or 3979 feet)
- Mount Aorangi (1272 meters or 4173 feet)
- Mount Arowhana (1440 meters or 4724 feet)
- Mount Raukumara (1343 meters or 4404 feet)
The Raukumara Epoch: A Time in History
Did you know that a period in New Zealand's geological history is named after these mountains? It's called the Raukumara Epoch. This time period lasted from about 95.2 to 86.5 million years ago!
Images for kids
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Hikurangi and nearby mountains in the Raukūmara Range viewed from the Pacific Ocean to the east
See also
In Spanish: Montes Raukumara para niños
