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Things To Do: Explore the Lava Caves
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  • Written by allikat on Sep 22, 2006
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    • There are a number of lava caves on Rangitoto, which you will come across during your walk (I think you will miss them entirely if you take the tractor-train). The caves are not deep - some are simply shallow caverns in the lava, while others are natural tunnels formed by the lava flows. The tunnels are very dark! I was only persuaded to continue through one in pitch darkness by the friendly encouragement of some other walkers who had established that after a bit there was in fact daylight at the other end. You do need to take care in the tunnels, because it would be so easy to twist an ankle on the rocky lava floors. However, they are fun to explore, so tread carefully and go for it!

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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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