Rangitoto Island

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. Private boats may use the wharves for loading and unloading passengers only.

You can take a public passenger ferry or charter.

Find authorised transport operators to this island.

Rangitoto is also accessible to experienced kayakers. It takes approximately two hours to kayak to Rangitoto Wharf from the Auckland's North Shore.

• Bring your own food and water. There are no shops on the island.
• Wear sturdy walking shoes that can cope with the rugged lava surfaces.
• Wear sunscreen and a hat. The heat reflecting off the ground can be intense.

Wasp presence increases over the warmer months. If you have an allergy to wasp stings make sure you have appropriate medications to deal with any reactions.

Take care not to miss your ferry. There is no overnight accommodation and alternative transport back to the mainland is expensive.

Dogs and fires (including barbeques) are also prohibited to the low tide mark.

No bicycles. Take your rubbish with you – there are no rubbish bins.

Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park bylaws apply. Activities such as weddings and other events may require a permit.

• Read the by-laws
• More on permits