This is because the island is a shield volcano which means it is made entirely from liquid lava which has cooled down and then hardened. Rangitoto, motutapu and motukorea islands hikepack. Guidebook for rangitoto island aqua field trip, auckland, 2016 in association with the aqua biennial conference 59 december 2016. Rangitoto summit via rangitoto coastal track, hauraki gulf marine. So after a 25 hour journey plus travel time tofrom the. Emerging from the sea just 600 years ago, pestfree rangitoto island is the youngest volcano in new zealand. Successful eradication of invasive vertebrates on rangitoto and motutapu islands, new zealand. Youll see track point markers along the walk at different places. Rangitoto is aucklands most iconic island, with its distinctive symmetrical cone and superb location just off the coast. Rangitoto summit via rangitoto coastal track, hauraki gulf marine park pdf, 620 kb. Rangitoto is the youngest and largest of the approximately 50 volcanoes of the auckland volcanic field, having formed in an eruption about 600 years ago, and covering an area of 2,311 ha 5,710 acres. My first visit to aucklands rangitoto island was as an eight year on a primary school trip. The track starts and ends at the ferry wharf and is about 5 hours long.
Rangitoto walks rangitoto island offers a wide range of long and short walks for visitors. Take in the spectacular lava fields and natural beauty of rangitoto island, starting with the ferry ride from downtown auckland. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and bird watching. Rangitoto island visit and explore rangitoto island. Rainbowplague skinks soil and seeds rats and mice argentine ants check your bag and gear for these pests. Volcanoes of the waitemata harbour and north shore rangitoto rangitoto which erupted more lava than all the other volcanoes in the field combined is the youngest and by far the largest of aucklands volcanoes. Feb 10, 2018 i gave one grandson a trip to rangitoto for christmas and at first he wasnt impressed with the thought of it but not long after the ferry left auckland he told me it was the best trip ever, even before we got to the island. This page was last edited on 20 december 2018, at 04. You never have to look far to be reminded that auckland resides on a volcanic field. Pdf rangitoto island field trip, auckland researchgate.
As you traverse rugged lava fields, an informative guide narrates rangitotos volcanic origins and geology. New zealand touring map north island find us on facebook, twitter or instagram by searching purenewzealand and start discovering. Guidebook for rangitoto island aqua field trip, auckland, 2016. For snorkelers, on the northern side of the island is wreck bay, a ship graveyard with wrecks dating back to 1887. Map of downtown auckland showing ferry terminal 360 discovery cruises and location of rangitoto island.
It erupted from the sea in a series of dramatic explosions around 600 years ag. Rangitoto island is a volcanic island in the hauraki gulf near auckland, new zealand. Explore the shires hobbit holes and get a drink at the green dragon inn on a hobbiton movie set toura favorite for lord of the rings fansand then listen to maori legends on a boat ride through the mesmerizing waitomo glowworm caves. Please follow these biosecurity measures to ensure it remains pest. Map of downtown auckland showing ferry terminal 360 discovery cruises and location of. This is made up of around 50 small volcanoes that have. The trail is great for hiking and normally takes a half day.
Rangitoto is a volcanic island in the hauraki gulf, close to auckland in new zealand. Solander island hautere abut head banks peninsula lindis pass homer. This is an easy trail if you go inland on the road and avoid the. Introduction emerging from the sea just 600 years ago, pestfree rangitoto island is the youngest volcano in new zealand. At least ships were abandoned here between 1887 and 1947. Rangitoto island, in the middle of aucklands hauraki gulf, is popular with hikers. Map of rangitoto island track and summit walk freewalks. Other transport options for getting to rangitoto island. Rangitoto island map near rangitoto island, new zealand. Walk east from rangitoto wharf on coastal track to southern islington bay. There are a number of auckland ferries, run by fullers, that enable you to travel to many of aucklands islands including devonport, waiheke, half moon bay and rangitoto. Book a tour to rangitoto island in new zealand online here with experience oz and witness its great blend of lava crops, native bush and sandy coves.
Rangitoto is always visible from the mainland and its iconic shape represents auckland in the minds of locals and visitors alike. Rangitoto was a popular destination for picnic parties from auckland. Book your tickets online for rangitoto island, auckland central. New zealands rangitoto island sits majestically just off the coast of auckland and boasts a rare, distinct landscape consisting of rugged lava crops, lush native bush and golden sandy coves. Stay in hotels and other accommodations near kelly tarltons underwater world, university of auckland, and sky tower. Book your hotel in rangitoto island and pay later with expedia. Rangitoto island scenic reserve, new zealand tourist. Rangitoto walks there are a number of rangitoto walks to enjoy, begining at either rangitoto, islington bay or yankee wharf. In 1897, the opening of the first pioneer track to the summit attracted 2,500 people to the island. Rangitoto s dramatic landscapes contrast to the gently rolling pastures of neighbouring motutapu island.
Auckland volcanic field new zealand volcanoes volcanoes. Visit two of new zealands top attractions on a combo trip from auckland. Rangitoto college is located in mairangi bay, on the east coast bays on aucklands north shore. It is 2025 minutes by ferry from auckland and is a popular destination for a halfday hike with a spectacular view. Pdf rangitoto is arguably aucklands most beautiful and omnipresent landscape feature. The summit track is the most popular of the rangitoto walks, beginning at rangitoto wharf, winding through the lava fields and native forest up to the summit peak. Rangitoto and motutapu islands auckland, new zealand. The most popular walk is considered to be the summit track, which takes around 1h from rangitoto wharf to the summit and offers specular views of the waitemata harbour and auckland city. Motutapu weekend day 1 rangitoto to home bay campsite. Geological sketch map of rangitoto volcano and adjacent motutapu island. Rangitoto island in new zealand things to see and do in.
Rangitoto island in new zealand things to see and do in new. Plenty of water, snacks and lunch, as there are no food outlets on the island. Explore rangitoto island rangitoto island is one of aucklands most unique and iconic locations, being located only a short ferry ride from downtown auckland, makes this spectacular volcanic island destination a favorite for both tourists and locals alike. Rangitoto island is known for its shopping, restaurants and sports. Ferries to rangitoto island compare ferry routes and prices. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It is the most recent, largest and least altered volcano in the auckland volcanic field. Be sure to allow time in your visit to be back at the wharf for the return ferry as there is nowhere to stay overnight on the island and arranging for alternative transport to the mainland will be expensive.
As you head for the summit of rangitoto island, the track is wide and ascends very gradually, only getting marginally. Day visitors are welcome to the island, and can explore a number of wellmarked tracks and roads. Geological sketch map of rangitoto volcano and motutapu island, showing the main rangitoto. Rangitoto shipwrecks a graveyard for unwanted vessels. On arrival, hop into a 4wd tractorpulled tram for a guided tour of the volcanic island. For a one page fact sheet poster on rangitoto volcano click volcanofactsheets rangitoto. Rangitoto island research commons university of waikato. Rangitoto island auckland central 2020 all you need to. Here is the map for rangitoto island track and summit walk. The views at the top are outstanding, offering panoramic views of auckland and the hauraki gulf. Hiking on rangitoto island, a perfect day trip from auckland although this is my third time in new zealand, i somehow never made it over to rangitoto island before. There are a number of different ways to walk from rangitoto wharf to home bay see more information below for maps. This is a nice hike from rangitoto ferry wharf to the motutapu trig for ship navigation on a 121 meter hill.
The easternmost field as well as many of the classrooms on the eastern side of the school have a view of the rangitoto channel as well as rangitoto island. Rangitoto island tours new zealand book online experience oz. Overview map of rangitoto island, new zealand, a volcanic island public reserve. Rangitoto island became a public domain governed by the corporation of the borough of devonport rangitoto island domain board 1897. We took a kayak trip to rangitoto with auckland sea kayaks from the mainland beach to the island, had dinner on the island, hiked up the volcano, watched the sunset from the peak, hiked back down and kayaked back to auckland with an amazing view of the skyline from on the water. Around 600 years ago it emerged and erupted from the sea, making it the areas youngest and largest volcano.
Part 2 comprises a summary of the volcanic history of rangitoto island, including reference to the findings of the rangitoto drillcore project, and recent. Rangitoto island loop auckland, new zealand alltrails. Jan 22, 2018 hiking on rangitoto island, a perfect day trip from auckland although this is my third time in new zealand, i somehow never made it over to rangitoto island before. View full map rangitoto island coastal track to mackenzie bay loop map. Help keep our hauraki gulf islands pestfree clean your shoes. This page was last edited on 8 december 2014, at 01. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Just head to the auckland ferry terminal on quay street. Pdf guidebook for rangitoto island aqua field trip.
Here is a suggested route open to change a final decision may be made on the day. Island arapawa island rangitoto ke te tonga durville island codfish island whenuahau ruapuke is. Visitor information is sited at rangitoto and yankee wharves. Save big on a wide range of rangitoto island hotels. Rangitoto island is an island in the hauraki gulf, just off the north island of new zealand. Rangitoto island map rangitoto island new zealand mappery. Rangitoto island flax point iliomama rock emu rock browns island motukorea city of cork beach takapuna beach manukapua island north head devonport beach nimrod inlet point erin traherne island pipimea point scott point pollen island wallace inlet schnapper point orongo point karaka point te ngaio point te kawau point waionui inlet pararaha. On this rangitoto island tour youll find out even more about this unique volcanicallyformed structure and journey through its many scenic, natural highlights while your friendly, informative and.
Venture across the causeway that links the two and explore motutapus world war ii bunkers, tunnels and gun emplacements. Rangitoto island auckland central all you need to know. A locals guide to visiting the volcanic rangitoto island in auckland. General geography of rangitoto island with rangitoto wharf and summit track. The island was purchased by the crown in 1854 and in 1890 designated as a public domain, administered by the devonport borough council. Rangitoto island scenic reserve hauraki gulf marine park. Our teacher organised us into a crocodile line and told us not to go wandering off over the lava fields as we struck out towards the.
Rangitoto island is arguably aucklands most beloved and omnipresent landscape feature. This small volcanic island just north of central auckland is a relatively young volcano, its last eruption being 600 years ago and it happens to be just perfect for hiking. Moreover, its fiery display about 600 years ago was the only eruption of an auckland volcano to be witnessed by humans. A mere eight kilometres northeast of the city, it has a causeway which connects it to the smaller motutapu island. As you traverse rugged lava fields, an informative guide narrates rangitoto. Rangitoto island coastal track to mackenzie bay loop auckland.
Caught the ferry from davenport and did the loop as shown on the map. Pdf successful eradication of invasive vertebrates on. The main thing you will notice when you arrive on rangitoto island is the amazing amount of lava and scoria everywhere. Dont forget what are now the vintage cars of today were the buses, taxis, cars and trucks of the turner family or reg noble and dont forget the time the rangitoto domain board dignitaries visited in 1930 and drove their nine baby austin cars from the ferry along the wharf and around the island to inspect the road when it was finished. It is 2025 minutes by ferry from auckland and is a popular destination for a. Only a short scenic ferry ride across the harbour from downtown auckland, the island is a favourite destination for hikers and daytrippers. An auckland icon and deeply enriched with history, its long been a favourite day trip for walkers, and a much loved boating destination. Hotels near rangitoto island, auckland central on tripadvisor. Situated about 8 km northeast of auckland and connected to motutapu island by a causeway, rangitoto is a large island of 2311 hectares with a wonderful volcanic landscape that supports over 200 species of moss, plants and trees including the largest pohutukawa forest in the world. Hiking on rangitoto island in new zealand we12travel. Rangitoto island scenic reserve rangitoto island is the largest, youngest and one of the least modified of about 50 volcanic cones and craters in the auckland volcanic field. Rangitotos dramatic landscapes contrast to the gently rolling pastures of neighbouring motutapu island. Domain board issued leases for campsites at 2 pounds per year.
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