Rangitoto Island, Auckland

Name: Rangitoto Island
Address: Auckland, New Zealand

#136 among attractions in Auckland

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Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland, New Zealand. The 5.5 km wide island is a symmetrical shield volcano cone, reaching a height of 260 m. Rangitoto is the youngest and largest of the approximately 50 volcanoes of the Auckland volcanic field, having formed in an eruption about 600 years ago, and covering an area of 2,311 ha. It is separated from the mainland of Auckland's North Shore by the Rangitoto Channel. Since World War II, it has been linked by a causeway to the much older, non-volcanic Motutapu Island. ()

Alternative names: Area: 8.92 mi²Coordinates: 36°47'12"S, 174°51'36"E

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Rangitoto Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: North Head, Mount Victoria, Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium, Bean Rock Lighthouse.

3.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
North Head, Auckland
100 min walk • North Head, known as Maungauika to the local Māori population, is a volcanic headland situated at the entrance of Auckland's Waitematā Harbour in New Zealand. This extinct volcano, one of about 50 in the Auckland volcanic field, offers a unique combination of natural...
4.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Victoria, Auckland
111 min walk • Mount Victoria, an extinct volcano, stands as a prominent landmark in Auckland, New Zealand. Rising above the suburb of Devonport, this volcanic cone offers panoramic views of Auckland's cityscape and harbor, making it a favored destination for tourists and locals...
4.8 miSW
Aquarium, Zoo, Nature and wildlife
Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium, Auckland
122 min walk • Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium, nestled in the vibrant city of Auckland, New Zealand, offers a unique underwater adventure that captivates visitors of all ages. This aquatic zoo is renowned for providing an immersive experience into the mysterious world of the...
3.6 miSW
Lighthouse
Bean Rock Lighthouse, Auckland
92 min walk • The Bean Rock Lighthouse stands as a sentinel in the Waitematā Harbour, serving as a navigational aid for the bustling maritime city of Auckland, New Zealand. Erected in 1871, this iconic structure is not only the oldest wooden lighthouse in the country but also the...
4.1 miSW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, Auckland
104 min walk • The Torpedo Bay Navy Museum is the official museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy. It opened in 2010, to replace an earlier naval museum. The museum is in Devonport, Auckland.
5 miW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Shore City Shopping Centre, Auckland
127 min walk • Shore City Shopping Centre is an enclosed shopping centre in the North Shore suburb of Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand established in 1974. It was previously owned by Westfield Group and is now owned and managed by Precision Group. The mall is situated near Takapuna Beach.
4.9 miS
Park
Madills Farm Reserve, Auckland
124 min walk • Madills Farm Reserve, also known as Madills Farm, is a reserve and sports ground in the suburb of Kohimarama in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the home ground of Eastern Suburbs, the Kohimarama Yacht club and the Parnell Cricket Club.
4.7 miSW
Area
Devonport, Auckland
120 min walk • Devonport is a harbourside suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on the North Shore, at the southern end of a peninsula that runs southeast from near Lake Pupuke in Takapuna, forming the northern side of the Waitematā Harbour.
4.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Mount Cambria, Auckland
106 min walk • Mount Cambria is one of the volcanoes in the Auckland volcanic field. Located in the suburb of Devonport north-east of Mt Victoria, its 30-metre scoria cone was quarried away. The site is now Cambria Reserve. It was named Heaphy Hill after Charles Heaphy by Ferdinand von Hochstetter in 1859, but this name is not used.
~580 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Auckland volcanic field, Auckland
3 min walk • The Auckland volcanic field is an area of monogenetic volcanoes covered by much of the metropolitan area of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, located in the North Island.
4.6 miS
Area
Saint Heliers, Auckland
117 min walk • Saint Heliers is an affluent seaside suburb of Auckland with a population of 4824. This suburb is popular amongst visitors for the beaches, cafés, and views of Rangitoto Island, the distinctive volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf. St.