Did you heard Rangitoto Island? Rangitoto Island is the largest Auckland Volcano. The place is formed by comprised of monogenetic volcanoes on Auckland Volcano Field from 600 years ago. Rangitotois emerged from the sea as a broad eruption crater with liquid rock building up a number of cones.
Rangitoto’s name is derived from the phrase “Te Rangi i totongia a Tamatekapua – the day the blood of Tamatekapua was shed”. Tamatekapua was chief of the Arawa canoe which arrived about 1350, and was engaged in (and lost) a major battle with the Tainui at Islington Bay.
Rangitoto is part of the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park and is administered by the Department of Conservation in conjunction with the Tangata Whenua Nga Tai and Ngati Paoa. It provides sheltered anchorage, swimming, fishing, walking, bird watching and opportunities for general nature study.
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.
There are many interesting place that you can go at Rangitoto. Rangitoto is the icon of Auckland. you minght be get a chance to viisit :
1) Explore the Lava Caves
- There are a number of lava caves on Rangitoto, which you will come across during your walk (I think you will miss them entirely if you take the tractor-train). The caves are not deep – some are simply shallow caverns in the lava, while others are natural tunnels formed by the lava flows. The tunnels are very dark but really exciting./
2) The Hauraki Gulf
- The Hauraki Gulf has more than 1,500 sq. nautical miles of cruising and has been the perfect venue for the America’s Cup yacht race. There are many sheltered anchorages and deserted beaches around the numerous islands.
3) Summit climb
- If you have a half day on Rangitoto, you must do the summit climb. It takes anywhere from 35 minutes (me) to an hour or more (most people) to get from the ferry terminal to the top. Once there, you will find benches on which to rest and eat your snack or lunch, and from where to admire the 360 degree views all around.
4) Pohutukawa Forest
- The island is covered in pohutukawa trees, which are regarded as the New Zealand Christmas tree. In fact the island’s predominantly pohutukawa forest is the largest in the country.
It will take approximately 25 minute through ferry journey. Take a more info in here …
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