Where is Rangitoto Island located?

Where is Rangitoto Island located?

Auckland city
Rangitoto Island is in the Hauraki Gulf close to Auckland city. There are two wharves – Rangitoto Wharf, serviced by public ferries; and Islington Bay Wharf, a popular anchorage for private boats.

Why is Rangitoto important to NZ?

Rangitoto is Auckland’s largest and youngest volcano. It erupted out of the sea and has been the site of at least two eruptions, the last occurring about 600 years ago. These eruptions created one of Auckland’s most striking features.

How do I get from Auckland to Rangitoto?

Rangitoto Island is approximately 8km northeast of Auckland, a 25 minute sailing from downtown Auckland, with some sailings travelling via Devonport. Rangitoto is connected to Motutapu Island by a causeway, so you can walk between the two islands.

What is Rangitoto used for?

During WWII Rangitoto was a prohibited area and the summit was used as a base for harbour defence fire control and as a radar station.

Can you stay on Rangitoto Island?

For the first time in over 100 years you can book a bach and stay on Auckland’s iconic volcanic island. Since the 1920s the baches on Rangitoto Island have been available to only a few families but now you too can experience bach life. There are currently two baches available to rent – Bach 78 and Bach 114.

Is Rangitoto still active?

Rangitoto is Auckland’s landmark volcano. Rangitoto is also New Zealand’s youngest volcano and Auckland’s most active, last erupting only 600 years ago.

Can Rangitoto erupt?

Rangitoto volcano erupted about 600 years ago and is the only volcano in the Auckland Volcanic Field thought to have erupted twice (two eruptions about 50 years apart).

How long is the ferry from Auckland to Rangitoto?

4 hours
Tour duration including ferry travel is 4 hours. Road train tour commences approx. 5 minutes after arrival on Rangitoto.

Are there toilets on Rangitoto?

There are toilets at the wharf and a hat and sunscreen are a must.

How much does it cost to go to Rangitoto Island?

Pricing and Conditions

Who owns motutapu Island?

the New Zealand Government
This at a time when Auckland’s population was a mere 100,000! With the Japanese cutting a swathe through the Pacific in the early years of World War 11, Motutapu Island, because of its strategic location, was acquired by the New Zealand Government for defence purposes.

When did Rangitoto last erupt?

around 550 years ago
In 2013, scientists from Auckland University said new studies showed Rangitoto had been much more active in the past than previously thought, suggesting it had been active on and off for around 1000 years before the final eruptions around 550 years ago (BP= before 1950).

Where is Rangitoto Island in New Zealand located?

Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland, New Zealand.

Is there a track to the summit of Rangitoto?

Return to the Summit Track or Summit Road via the sign posted track. This alternative route to the summit branches off the Summit Track before the Lava Caves Track turnoff. Sections of this track are over broken lava fields – it is rough and uneven underfoot. Good foot wear is essential.

Who was the iwi that lived on Rangitoto Island?

The volcano erupted within the historical memory of the local Māori iwi (tribes). Human footprints have been found between layers of Rangitoto volcanic ash on the adjoining Motutapu Island. Ngāi Tai was the iwi living on Motutapu, and considers both islands their ancestral home.

What kind of birds live on Rangitoto Island?

Its pest-free status has seen native forest birds such as bellbird/korimako, New Zealand pigeon/kererū, tūī, fantail/pīwakawaka, grey warbler/riroriro, whitehead/pōpokotea and New Zealand parakeet/kākāriki flock back to survive and thrive. The Hauraki Gulf is a global seabird hotspot with 27 species calling it home.