Rangitoto Summit

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1. Dan Knutilla ★★★★★

   I really enjoyed this volcano island. I did the peak trail, and the lighthouse loop. It was an easy trail and ended at 8 miles total. There were a lot of people at the peak on Sunday but very few people anywhere on the loop. I also visited the lava caves, interesting, but not anything super exciting. All in all the trip was fun and the views were spectacular.

   1 year ago
2. Chris Verne ★★★★★

   Tremendous views of the city and surrounding islands. Well worth it! It is a moderate hike to the summit. Approx 4 miles round trip unless you add on the lava caves or take the circuitous route back. The terrain is Ricky with a moderate amount of stairs, especially at the top.

   1 year ago
3. Anna Lindsay ★★★★★

   Absolutely brilliant! Highly recommend the coastal track if you’re up for a challenging hike! We got the 9:30 ferry over to Rangitoto and the 2:30 ferry back, but it was rushed. Would have instead booked the 3:30 ferry back to give time to go for a swim in beautiful water too!

   1 year ago

1. Jorge Wada ★★★★★

   You will not give too much by the exterior looking, but the place is beautiful, very well set and easy to walk around! Bring water, and follow the indication accordingly! Need at least 4 hours, to enjoy the view, rest a bit and take pictures! Wear a confortáble and thick shoes! The loose stones make you feel bit pointy! The tracks is light, takes about 45’ to reach the summit and other 45’ to go back! Bring water, fruits and something warm! Make you feel so good! Pier #14, tickets is NZ$57,00/adult! Have toilets in the basement

   1 year ago
2. Jasmine Thom ★★★★★

   So beautiful! I found the hike moderately hard and it took about 40 minutes 1 way. Although it would take a lot longer with children, etc.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Jason James ★★★★★

   Awesome views from the top! Took about 55mins from the wharf to the top with 11 and 7 year olds in tow. Just be sure to book tickets in advance on Fullers ferry - we tried turning up on the day (was doable some years ago) but we’re turned away as ferry full . We booked ahead for another day, and lucky we did as that was also full. It’s about 40 mins from downtown to rangitoto with a stop in Devonport on the way (so you could pick the ferry up from there if you are staying in the North Shore)

   almost 2 years ago

1. Meg Emerton ★★★★★

   A short ferry ride from Auckland ferry terminals (Rangitoto terminal not so easy to find without asking) $45AUD approx return trip and then hike up to summit for amazing views. Some quite demanding steep slopes but interesting scenery all around, from scrub to 600yr old volcanic rock, semi tropical areas and a magical forest with lichen covered trees on the way to dark Caves...unfortunately we had to turn back in time for ferry and didn't make it to the Caves. No food or drink outlets on the island but toilets at start of hike and just down from summit. We felt it was the ' island less travelled' as the queues for Waiheke Island were endless and would have been quite crowded. We had loads of gun and stopped for a picnic on the way up and lunch at the top. A hard climb but all good for us 70 yrd old fit ladies.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Gnip Weis ★★★★★

   The hike up to the summit was slightly harder than the walk to McKenzie Beach. But the view up there is totally worth it! Do come on a fine day as it’s beautiful up here! Make sure you are at least moderately fit. No toilets or shops in this island! Bring your own drinks, foods, snacks! Don’t leave your rubbish here! Bring it back with you!

   almost 3 years ago

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