Putauaki, also known as Mount Edgecumbe, is a dacite volcanic cone in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. Located 50 km east of Rotorua and three kilometres east of Kawerau, it is the easternmost vent of the Okataina volcanic centre, within the Taupo Volcanic Zone. The mountain rises to 820m above sea level, and is visible from the waters of the Bay of Plenty, 30 km to the north. Climbing to the summit of Putauaki takes about 2 hours up and around 1.5 hours to come down. A permit is required to access the road and to climb the mountain. These permits can be obtained from MIL (Maori Investments), who are located on Waterhouse Street Extension (off River Road) in Kawerau. They can be contacted on 07 323 8146, and are only open Monday - Friday. If you require a permit for the weekend, these must be pre-arranged prior to that date.