Located in Rangitoto Island in the Auckland region
Track times are indicative only. Ensure you have plenty of time to complete your walk and catch the ferry.
Time: 2 hr 30 min one way from Rangitoto Wharf; 3 hr 45 min one way to summit
This walk winds along the coast to McKenzie Bay, one of the two natural sand beaches on Rangitoto, and a good picnic and swimming spot. The road continues on to the summit for those who want a longer walk.
Time: 2 hr 30 min one way
Take the Summit Track from Rangitoto Wharf and at the summit follow Summit Road down to Islington Bay. This is a good walk if you can arrange a ferry pick up at Islington Bay – make sure you check the ferry timetable first as Islington Bay stops are seasonal.
Time: 2 hr 30 min one way
This coastal walk passes many remnants of human activity – boatsheds and baches near Rangitoto Wharf, old quarry sites, ruins of war time storage bases for mines, and Yankee Wharf built during World War II. Islington Bay is a popular for swimming, picnicking and as a yacht anchorage.
Note: Sections of this track are over broken lava fields and the footing is rough and uneven. Good foot wear is essential.
Time: 1 hr 30 min one way
This alternative route to Islington Bay passes along a road built by prisoners. The road continued over the causeway to Motutapu Island.
Time: 1 hr 45 min one way
From Islington Bay, cross the causeway to Motutapu Island. A walk over farmland and cliff tops leads to Home Bay, where there is a DOC campground.
Time: 1 hr one way
The Wreck Bay Track takes a twisting route to a bay on the northern side of Rangitoto. Wreck Bay and the adjacent Boulder Bay where once used as a dumping ground for old ships. The remains of some ships can still be seen at low tide.
Note: Sections of this track are over broken lava fields and the footing is rough and uneven. Good foot wear is essential.
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 around two hours to kayak to Rangitoto Wharf from the Auckland's North Shore.
Take the right gear to keep yourself safe on your tramp.
Tell someone your plans using the Outdoors Intentions form including when to raise the alarm if you haven't returned.
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