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Rangitoto Island, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Address Hauraki Gulf
    1020 Auckland
    New Zealand
  • Phone number+64 9 979 7070
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  • Neighborhood : Hauraki Gulf
  • Mon to Sun from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

At 260m, Rangitoto is Auckland's largest and youngest volcano. It last erupted 600 years ago and is covered in regenerating bush, (including some extensive Pohutukawa forests), and barren lava flows. Views from the summit are exquisite on a clear day, with vistas to Kawau Island to the north and Great Barrier and Little Barrier to the north-east. Access is provided by Fullers Ferry services, and a 45-minute walk up the well-maintained track to the summit. A tractor and trailer, booked in conjunction with the ferry, also goes to the summit.

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Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 11 Reviews see all ) Top

wow its rangitoto island

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-05-09

well personally i absolutely loved rangitoto island and i should know because i climbed right up to the top with my whole intyer year, this yea...

It really is a good experience

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-03-31

It was great to actually be on top of an inactive volcano and see amazing views back to Auckland city. It is a great walk to the top and it sti...

A must-do in Auckland!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-01-17

There is something so special and unique about Rangitoto Island which is the youngest of Auckland's volcanoes and is home to the largest Pohutu...

Awesome run, can't wait to go back!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-12-17

Rangitoto was the ideal place for a bit of off-road running. i took the coastal track through to mototapu island and stopped at Islington Bay f...

Fantastic Views

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-10-10

Started off catching the 9:15AM ferry across to Rangitoto - thankfully the weather was fabulous.The walk up had excellent spots to stop and tak...

off-road run on Rangitoto

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-03-11

I recently went to Rangitoto Island and as I enjoy offroad running what better place to go and at the same time explorer a very beutiful piece ...

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