# Rangitoto Island

> A young volcanic island of black lava fields and pōhutukawa forest, reached by a 25-minute ferry from the city. The summit walk takes about an hour each way.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-rangitoto-island/

A young volcanic island of black lava fields and pōhutukawa forest, reached by a 25-minute ferry from the city. The summit walk takes about an hour each way. Take water and sun protection, since there is little shade on the lava.

- **Nearest town:** Auckland, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -36.7872, 174.8603
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [North Head (Maungauika), Devonport](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-north-head-devonport/) – 6 km
- [Auckland War Memorial Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-auckland-museum/) – 11 km
- [Sky Tower, Auckland](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-sky-tower/) – 11 km
- [Maungawhau / Mount Eden](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-mount-eden/) – 13 km

## FAQs

### Where is Rangitoto Island?

Rangitoto Island is in Auckland, New Zealand, at GPS -36.7872, 174.8603.

### What is there to see near Rangitoto Island?

Places worth a stop nearby: North Head (Maungauika), Devonport (6 km), Auckland War Memorial Museum (11 km), Sky Tower, Auckland (11 km) and Maungawhau / Mount Eden (13 km).

### When is the best time to visit Rangitoto Island?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)