Rangitoto Island, Auckland

Worth doing if you like walking. The walk up to the summit is a nice track and is in good condition. It is not too difficult We arrived on the 10am ferry and left on the 3:30pm, and that was a perfect amount of time to go to the top, visit the caves and also to visit the beach.

Beautiful island! We went on a fine day, had a good swim at McKenzie Bay, climbed the summit, what an awesome experience!

Great day out, but do this when it is cloudy as the volcanic rocks get hot in broad sunlight and there isn’t much shelter. Take lots of water- I rationed mine. We walked around past the cottages, past Flax point to McKenzie beach. Had lunch on that beautiful sandy beach- good toilets and a great place for a swim. (1.5 hour walk) then walked up to the summit(1.25 hour walk) Great views into the crator and from the top back to Auckland. You can explore the lava caves on the way down the summit track back to the wharf( 1.25 hour). Was tired at the end- but an interesting, different experience Ferry arrived at the island at 10:50am and picked us up at 3:30pm, so 20 mins rest at the end. Some people walk up to the summit and back exploring the caves- that would be far less walking.

Absolutely love doing this walk. I feel like every time I have done this track I still find something that I missed on my prior walks here. There's toilets well marked tracks and they are well maintained. Its a must do. Ferry from downtown is available as well.

Rangitoto trail is awesome. I recommend you to go around the volcano and then up to the summit. Great view! Come down by the middle of it passing by the lava flow.