The peak, in parkland at the southern end of the suburb, is in height, and is one of the many extinct cones which dot the city of Auckland, all of which are part of the Auckland volcanic field. The age of the volcano is currently unknown. The peak was formerly the site of a Māori pā, a fortified settlement. Extensive quarrying has reduced the height of the scoria cone by about and significantly altered its shape, but a few remnants of Māori earthworks such as terracing are still visible.