Ihumātao is a historic site in Māngere, in south Auckland, on land with a long history of Māori settlement around the Manukau Harbour. It is a place of deep cultural and historical significance to the local iwi, and its story is part of the wider history of Auckland's volcanic landscape. It is connected to an academic research initiative exploring Auckland's history.
The site is ancestral land for the people of the area, and the nearby Ōtuataua Stonefields are part of the same volcanic landscape. It sits in Māngere, close to Auckland Airport, and it is a place for visitors to learn about the Māori history of the region and the land it grew from. It suits anyone interested in Māori history and in the volcanic landscape of Auckland, and anyone wanting to understand how the land and its people are linked.