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Rangitoto Island ist eine Vulkaninsel im Hauraki Gulf der Nordinsel von Neuseeland.GeographieRangitoto Island liegt rund 8 km nordöstlich des Stadtzentrums von Auckland. Die unbewohnte Insel ist fast rund und hat einen Durchmesser zwischen 4,8 und 5,8 km. Die höchste Erhebung stellt der in der Inselmitte liegende Vulkankrater des Rangitoto mit einer Höhe von dar. An der östlichen Seite der Insel verbindet eine Aufschüttung die Vulkaninsel mit der Nachbarinsel Motutapu Island. An der Westseite von Rangitoto Island sichert ein Leuchtfeuer die Fahrrinne des Rangitoto Channels.EntstehungDie Insel ist in mindestens zwei Eruptionsphasen des Vulkans Rangitoto vor rund 600 bis 700 Jahren entstanden. Ein Fußabdruck eines Menschen in der Asche des Vulkans, der um 1400 entstanden ist, belegen den letzten Ausbruch. Das vom Rangitoto eruptierte Material macht in etwa 60 % des von allen Vulkanen des Auckland Volcanic Field ausgeworfenen Materials aus. Der Rangitoto ist damit der mit Abstand größte Vulkan des Vulkanfeldes.NamensherkunftDer Name „Rangitoto“ entstammt der Sprache der Māori und bedeutet so viel wie „blutiger Himmel“. Der Name des Berges soll hingegen in voller Länge „Te Rangi i totongia te ihu a Tama-te-kapua“ („der Tag, an dem Blut aus Tama-te-kapua’s Nase floss“) gewesen sein. Der Legende nach sollen die Crews der beiden Kanus Arawa Waka und Tainui Waka im Streit gelegen haben, in dem die Crew des Arawa Waka unterlegen war. Ihr Anführer Tama-te-kapua wurde im Kampf verletzt und seine Leute mussten die Insel schließlich verlassen.

Address: Rangitoto Island, Hauraki Gulf, Auckland 1010
State: Auckland
Zip Code: 1010



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Nice option for a day trip IF you like hiking
Lovley getaway in the heart of the city. You need to catch a ferry and the hike takes you to beautiful views of Auckland city. No shops so you need to take snacks and water.
Such a magical place, and just so close to downtown city
Enjoy full day hike. Go to Summit for true panoramic views. Get very hot on sunny days in summer. Can enjoy bay and swim on other side. Carry lot of water and food to keep you energized. Keep it clean and enjoy every bit of it on Motutapu side too.
A great day to spend here great exercise
Stunning place to visit
Beautiful place and view. We conquered Rangitoto summit with our ride class crew and my babies #summeradventures #makingmomeries #withmybabies #2020
Absolutely beautiful and pristine place to visit with a bunch of different trails to hike. Make sure to bring your walking shoes, a backpack, water and some snacks though cause there isn’t anything on the island but nature.
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