Ferry tickets cost $20.40 from the Auckland ferry terminal), 30 minute ferry across to the island of Rangitoto. This island being a once active volcano that rose from the sea approximately 600 years ago to form what now basically is a crater at the centre and old lava around, thus the island. After arriving at the Rangitoto wharf.then you can walk up the summit/path. The summit being 250 metres above sea level and although the walk is marked as 1 hr 1 way, i ended up doing it in 32 minutes. Arriving at the summit after a steep final section you are greeted with some truely awesome views of Auckland and its eastern harbour.
There is no accommodation on Rangitoto, but neighbouring Motutapu has a basic campsite and an outdoor education centre and lodge.
Today visitors are welcome, and can explore the island via a network of tracks and roads. Rangitoto is joined to Motutapu Island by a causeway.
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