Raukūmara Range facts for kids
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Hikurangi and nearby mountains in the Raukūmara Range viewed from the Pacific Ocean to the east
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Hikurangi |
| Elevation | 1,752 m (5,748 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 110 km (68 mi) Northeast-Southwest |
| Width | 40 km (25 mi) |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | From te reo Māori, unclear etymology |
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 Raukūmara Range
Location in New Zealand
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Geology | |
| Formed by | Tectonic uplift |
| Age of rock | Raukumara Epoch, Cretaceous era |
| Type of rock | Greywacke, Argillite, Siltstone and Sandstone |
The Raukūmara Range is a mountain range in the North Island of New Zealand. It stretches from the north-eastern part of the Huiarau Range all the way to Wharekahika / Hicks Bay. This area is located between Cape Runaway and East Cape, in the northern part of the Gisborne District.
This mountain range is the very end of the North Island's main mountain chain. This long chain of mountains starts in Wellington in the south and goes all the way up to the Gisborne District. The western side of the Raukūmara Range is in the Ōpōtiki District. This district is part of the western Bay of Plenty region. The eastern side of the range is in the East Coast region, which is part of the Gisborne District.
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Geology and Formation
The Raukūmara Range is mostly made up of certain types of rocks. These rocks include greywacke, argillites, siltstones, and sandstones. These rocks were formed during the Cretaceous period. This period was a very long time ago in Earth's history.
The Raukumara Epoch
There's a special time period in New Zealand's geological history called the Raukumara Epoch. An epoch is a long stretch of time in geology. This epoch lasted from about 95.2 to 86.5 million years ago. It was named after the Raukūmara Range because these mountains are a good example of rocks from that time.
Important Peaks
The Raukūmara Range is home to some impressive mountains. One of the most famous is Mount Hikurangi. It stands tall at 1,755 meters (5,758 feet). This mountain is special because it's the highest non-volcanic peak on the North Island.
Other Notable Mountains
Besides Mount Hikurangi, there are other important peaks in the range. These include Maungahaumi, which is 1,213 meters (3,979 feet) high. Another significant peak is Mount Arowhana, reaching 1,440 meters (4,724 feet). Finally, there's Mount Raukūmara itself, standing at 1,413 meters (4,636 feet).
Travel and Location
State Highway 2 is a main road that runs between the Raukūmara Range and the Huiarau Range. This highway connects the town of Ōpōtiki with the city of Gisborne. It's a key route for getting around this part of the North Island.
See also
In Spanish: Montes Raukumara para niños
