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| Page Views: 1,148 Last Visit to Rangitoto Island: June, 2006 | Rangitoto, Island Volcano by allikat - last update: Sep 22, 2006 |
TE RANGI I TOTONGIA A TAMATEKAPUA The island volcano of Rangitoto was the first landmark pointed out to me when I came to to Auckland to live. Sitting out in the Waitemata Harbour, this now extinct cone looks exactly the same no matter which direction you view it from, with it's bush-covered slopes spread out around the summit like a flouncy skirt.
It is the newest of Aucklands 40-plus volcanic mounds, having burst into life some six or seven centuries ago, meaning it was the only one to have been witnessed by humans, namely the local Maori people living on neighbouring Motutapu (to which Rangitoto is joined via a narrow causeway). All of Aucklands volcanos became extinct shortly after their eruption - the plateau simply pops up a new one when the need arises. Apparently, another one will be along soon (that is, soon in geological terms).
The last 150 years have been a busy time for Rangitoto. After being sold to the Crown by its Maori owners in 1854, it has seen prison labourers quarry it's volcanic scoria, been used as a fortified military base, welcomed generations of Kiwi holiday-makers and is now one of Aucklands most popular day-trip destinations. The summit is easily reached for a fantastic view of Auckland city, seen with the Waitakere Ranges as a backdrop. Rangitoto should feature as a 'must-do' in any itinerary that features a few days in or around Auckland |
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nickandchris Sun Feb 24, 2008 16:32 UTC
What a nice page. Would enjoy the caves. | sourbugger Fri May 4, 2007 11:50 UTC
what an interesting little place. the hobbits have so much to enjoy in NZ | alucas Sun Oct 1, 2006 19:30 UTC
Your wax-eye photo is on the wall above my desk at work ! Great views of Auckland. |
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