Rangitoto Island Volcanic Explorer Tour
- At least 4.5 hours, including ferry travel
- Guided 4WD road-train tour through 600-year-old volcanic landscape
- Transport to the base of the summit, and short climb to the top for panoramic views
- Commentary about the island's history and geology
- Return trip to the wharf via the western side of the island
- Return ferry to Rangitoto Island from downtown Auckland
Walking Track Rangitoto Island
- Rangitoto Summit Track
- The most popular of the walks on Rangitoto Island
- Begins at the wharf and climbs through lava fields
- Stand 259 metres above sea level at the summit
- Panoramic views over the Hauraki Gulf to Auckland
- Time: 1 hr one way from Rangitoto Wharf
- Distance 3.1 km
- Difficulty: Moderate
Walking Track Motutapu Island
- Rangitoto Island to Home Bay Wharf
- Walk from the volcanic Rangitoto Island to Motutapu’s lush, green landscape
- Steeped in Maori history
- Follow the coastal track
- Time: 3.5 hours one-way
- Distance: 9.8 km one-way
- Difficulty: Moderate