Post on 11-Aug-2020
Departure point: Pier 4, Downtown Ferry Terminal and Devonport Wharf, 1 Queens Parade
timetable & fares 25 min each way
To Rangitoto Island Weekdays Weekends & Public Holidays
Departs Auckland Pier 4, Downtown Ferry Terminal
- 7:30 am
9:15 am 9:15 am
10:30 am 10:30 am
12:15 pm 12:15 pm
- 1:30 pm
Departs Devonport Devonport Wharf, 1 Queens Parade
9:25 am 9:25 am
12:25 pm 12:25 pm
From Rangitoto Island
Departs Rangitoto
*Sailing does not stop at Devonport
12:45 pm 12:45 pm
2:30 pm* 2:30 pm*
3:30 pm 4:00 pm
ph: 09 367 9111 web: fullers.co.nz
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PRINTED APRIL 2019
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TICKET DEFINITIONSCHILD: 5-15 years inclusive INFANT: Under 5 years of age travel freeFAMILY: 2 adults and 2 childrenPlease note: Departure gates will close 2 min before departure time. Please arrive at ferry terminal to purchase your tickets at least 30 min prior to ferry departure. To avoid queues, we recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance.
IMPORTANT: Don’t get stranded! It's a long swim backShould you wish to spend more time on the island, ensure you check the time of the last ferry. A clock on the wharf will indicate the last departure each day.
Timetable Sunday Only
Departs Auckland Pier 4, Downtown Ferry Terminal
9.15 am
Departs Devonport Devonport Wharf, 1 Queens Parade
9:25 am
From Motutapu/Motuihe Sunday Only
Departs Motutapu/Motuihe 3.15 pm
Motutapu/Motuihe Fares Return Ferry
Adult $36.00
Child $18.00
Ferry operates on the following Sundays Motutapu Motuihe
May 12, 26 5, 19
June 16, 30 9, 23
July 14, 28 7, 21
August 11, 25 4, 18
September 8, 22 1, 15, 29
October 6, 20 13
Rangitoto Fares Return Ferry
Adult $36.00
Child $18.00
Family $97.00
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Sailings to and from Motutapu and Motuihe are dependant on weather conditions. We recommend visiting fullers.co.nz or contacting us on 09 367 9111 to confirm sailing details on the morning of your departure.
Effective 29 April - 20 October 2019
25 min ferry
1/2 day tours
full day option
timetable & fares 35 min each way
sacred island
discover motutapu island
motutapu walking tracksG HOME BAY TO ISLINGTON BAY - 1 hr 45 min one way / 4.5 km
Starting at the southern end of Home Bay, this track crosses farmland, climbing to the island's 120 m trig station for panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf.
H ROTARY CENTENNIAL TRACK - 1 hr 50 min one way / 5.3 km Walk the native forest from Home Bay to Northern Junction to join the Wetland Track to Billy Goat Point. Pass through WWII observation post sites, crossing farmland and the Waikarapupu wetland. At Billy Goat Point, enjoy the stunning outlook to the north.
I MOTUTAPU LOOP TRACK - 4 hr 30 min RETURN loop / 12.2 km This round trip walk from Home Bay takes you to Northern Junction, past gun emplacements, and on to the beaches at Sandy Bay and Administration Bay. Continue to the Motutapu Causeway and return to Home Bay (or vice versa).
This lush predator-free island is a 35-minute ferry ride on select Sundays from Downtown Auckland. You can also catch the Rangitoto Island service and walk across to Motutapu Island, approx. 1 hr 30 min walk from Rangitoto Wharf to Islington Bay. unique volcanic island
RANGITOTOISLAND
POINTS OF INTEREST1 RANGITOTO WHARF
Fullers360 ferries arrive/depart here.
2 ISLINGTON BAY WHARF Alternative arrival/departure point when conditions prevent landing at Rangitoto Wharf.
3 BLACK BACK GULL COLONY The largest NZ colony of this species. Breeding from October to late January.
4 MCKENZIE BAY & BEACON LIGHTHOUSE Ideal swimming, fishing and picnic spot.
5 CRATER RIM TRACK This 20 minute walk circles Rangitoto’s large crater at the summit.
6 SUMMIT LOOKOUT 259M Breathtaking views of the harbour.
7 LAVA CAVES Narrow caves originally formed from flowing lava. Take a torch!
8 CONTROLLED MINE BASE SITE WWII buildings from which the harbour’s minefields were operated.
9 MOTUTAPU CAUSEWAY Cross the causeway for further walks on Motutapu.
10 BOULDER BAY Site of old shipwrecks. Arrive at low tide to see the discarded vessels run ashore between 1887 and 1947.
11 HOME BAY Fullers360 ferries arrive/depart here on Motutapu Island.
12 REID HOMESTEADThe historic Reid Homestead (1901) at Home Bay is evidence of early settler farming.
13 ROTARY CENTENNIAL TRACKAscends through one of the earliest planted areas of native bush on the island.
14 WORLD WAR II MILITARY SITESWWII telegraph and observation post sites, a clue to the island’s military past.
Help keep our Hauraki Gulf islands pest-free
Clean your shoes.
Rats and mice Argentine antsRainbow/plague skink s Soil and seeds
Check your bag and gear for these pests.
No open bags. No loose items.
Rangitoto Island is a pest-free island. Please follow these biosecurity measures to ensure it remains pest-free:
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1 HOUR
35 MIN 35 MIN
50 MIN
MAIN TR ACK TO SUMMIT 1 HOUR
(FROM WHARF)
20 MIN
2 HOURS
1 HOUR
40 MIN (LOOP)
30 M
IN
30 MIN
20 MIN (LOOP)
1 ½ HOURS
Yankee Wharf
N
Islington Bay Track
Pohutukawa Track
Wetland Track
Motutapu Walkway
Sandy BayAdministration
Bay
Pig Bay
Billy Goat Point
Waikarapupu Bay(Waikalabubu Bay)
Station Bay
O-roropupu
Mullet Bay
Te Moko Nui O Hei
Te Pehi O Manawatere
Otahuhu Point
EMU BAY
EMU POINT
Motutapu Island Causeway
DOC Field Centre
Motutapu Restoration Trust
Nursery
Motutapu Outdoor
Education Camp(Private Property)
RaupoitiPUHARAKEKE
West Point
Ngahupotakataka
Wairere
Te Tauroa
PohutukawaPlanting
Morunga
Te Manawa
MOTUTAPUNorthern Junction
EMU POINT TO ISLINGTON BAY
1 HR 5MIN
HOME BAY TO ISLINGTON BAY
1 HR 45 MIN
HOME BAY TO NTH JUNCTION
40 MIN
MULLET BAY TO NTH JUNCTION
20 MIN
STATION BAY TO NTH JUNCTION
40 MIN
HOME BAY TO EMU POINT
1 HR 45MIN
NTH JUNCTION TO BILLY GOAT PT
1 HR 10 MIN
NTH JUNCTION TO WAIKARAPUPU BAY
50 MIN
NTH JUNCTION TO BILLY GOAT PT1 HR 20 MIN
NTH JUNCTION TO SANDY BAY
35 MIN
SANDY BAY TO BILLY GOAT PT
45 MIN
ADMIN BAY TO ISLINGTON BAY
VIA ROAD1 HR 15 MIN
ADMIN BAY TO ISLINGTON BAY
1 HR 30 MIN
WAIKARAPUPU BAYTO BILLY GOAT PT
50 MIN
Restoration Planting
RANGITOTOISLANDCrater Rim Track
Boulder Bay
Mackenzie Bay & Beacon Lighthouse
Controlled Mine Base
(WWII Military Site)
RANGITOTO WHARF(MAIN ARRIVAL POINT)
Black Back Gull Colony
Lava Caves
SummitLookout
259m
Boulder Bay(Wreck Bay)
Track
CoastalTrack
Islington Bay Road
Wilson’s Park Track
SummitRoad
Disused Quarry Site
Mangroves
CoastalRoad
Causeway(Bridge)
Crater Lookout
Flax Point
Gardiner Gap
10 MIN (LOOP)
10 MIN
5 MIN 5 MIN
5 MIN
5 MIN
INFORMATION BOARD
HISTORIC BACHES
TOILETS
DRINKING WATER AVAILABLE HERE
CAMPING
LOOKOUT POINT
RECOMMENDEDBEACHES
MAIN TRACK
WALKING TRACKS
BOARDWALK
VOLCANICEXPLORER TOUR
UNSEALED ROADS
Kidney FernWalk
Kowhai Grove
Prison BarracksRemnants
WALKING GRADES: EASY MODERATE DIFFICULTWALKING TIMES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY, PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME.
2 0 MIN
Summit 115m
RotaryCentennial
Track
ReidHomestead
World War IIMilitary Sites
HOME BAYMAIN ARRIVAL
POINT
5
4
31
6
7
2
9
14
13
12 11
8
10
BOARDWALKTO SUMMIT
20 MIN VOLCANIC EXPLORER
Summit Pick Up/Drop Off
BOARD WALK
VOLCANIC EXPLORERSummit Pick Up
/Drop Off
20 MIN (LOOP)
2
Alternative Arrival/departure
Point In Bad Weather(Crew Will Advise)
ISLINGTONBAY WHARF
What do i need? • Plenty of water, snacks and lunch, as there are no
food outlets on the island. Food and beverages are also sold on the ferry.
• Good walking shoes, sun block and a sun hat.
• Swimming gear and a towel in the warmer months.
• A light rain jacket, and warm layers. Temperatures can change quickly, regardless of the season.
• Mobile phone in case of emergencies.
• There are no rubbish bins on pest-free islands. Please remember to take all your rubbish, including leftover food, off the island with you.
How long should I stay? - This is a full-day activity due to the ferry timetable and travel time to the island from downtown Auckland.
1 HOUR
35 MIN 35 MIN
50 MIN
MAIN TR ACK TO SUMMIT 1 HOUR
(FROM WHARF)
20 MIN
2 HOURS
1 HOUR
40 MIN (LOOP)
30 M
IN
30 MIN
20 MIN (LOOP)
1 ½ HOURS
Yankee Wharf
N
Islington Bay Track
Pohutukawa Track
Wetland Track
Motutapu Walkway
Sandy BayAdministration
Bay
Pig Bay
Billy Goat Point
Waikarapupu Bay(Waikalabubu Bay)
Station Bay
O-roropupu
Mullet Bay
Te Moko Nui O Hei
Te Pehi O Manawatere
Otahuhu Point
EMU BAY
EMU POINT
Motutapu Island Causeway
DOC Field Centre
Motutapu Restoration Trust
Nursery
Motutapu Outdoor
Education Camp(Private Property)
RaupoitiPUHARAKEKE
West Point
Ngahupotakataka
Wairere
Te Tauroa
PohutukawaPlanting
Morunga
Te Manawa
MOTUTAPUNorthern Junction
EMU POINT TO ISLINGTON BAY
1 HR 5MIN
HOME BAY TO ISLINGTON BAY
1 HR 45 MIN
HOME BAY TO NTH JUNCTION
40 MIN
MULLET BAY TO NTH JUNCTION
20 MIN
STATION BAY TO NTH JUNCTION
40 MIN
HOME BAY TO EMU POINT
1 HR 45MIN
NTH JUNCTION TO BILLY GOAT PT
1 HR 10 MIN
NTH JUNCTION TO WAIKARAPUPU BAY
50 MIN
NTH JUNCTION TO BILLY GOAT PT1 HR 20 MIN
NTH JUNCTION TO SANDY BAY
35 MIN
SANDY BAY TO BILLY GOAT PT
45 MIN
ADMIN BAY TO ISLINGTON BAY
VIA ROAD1 HR 15 MIN
ADMIN BAY TO ISLINGTON BAY
1 HR 30 MIN
WAIKARAPUPU BAYTO BILLY GOAT PT
50 MIN
Restoration Planting
RANGITOTOISLANDCrater Rim Track
Boulder Bay
Mackenzie Bay & Beacon Lighthouse
Controlled Mine Base
(WWII Military Site)
RANGITOTO WHARF(MAIN ARRIVAL POINT)
Black Back Gull Colony
Lava Caves
SummitLookout
259m
Boulder Bay(Wreck Bay)
Track
CoastalTrack
Islington Bay Road
Wilson’s Park Track
SummitRoad
Disused Quarry Site
Mangroves
CoastalRoad
Causeway(Bridge)
Crater Lookout
Flax Point
Gardiner Gap
10 MIN (LOOP)
10 MIN
5 MIN 5 MIN
5 MIN
5 MIN
INFORMATION BOARD
HISTORIC BACHES
TOILETS
DRINKING WATER AVAILABLE HERE
CAMPING
LOOKOUT POINT
RECOMMENDEDBEACHES
MAIN TRACK
WALKING TRACKS
BOARDWALK
VOLCANICEXPLORER TOUR
UNSEALED ROADS
Kidney FernWalk
Kowhai Grove
Prison BarracksRemnants
WALKING GRADES: EASY MODERATE DIFFICULTWALKING TIMES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY, PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME.
2 0 MIN
Summit 115m
RotaryCentennial
Track
ReidHomestead
World War IIMilitary Sites
HOME BAYMAIN ARRIVAL
POINT
5
4
31
6
7
2
9
14
13
12 11
8
10
BOARDWALKTO SUMMIT
20 MIN VOLCANIC EXPLORER
Summit Pick Up/Drop Off
BOARD WALK
VOLCANIC EXPLORERSummit Pick Up
/Drop Off
20 MIN (LOOP)
2
Alternative Arrival/departure
Point In Bad Weather(Crew Will Advise)
ISLINGTONBAY WHARF
DON’T GET STRANDED: It's a long swim back! Please check the time of the last ferry at the start of your trip – a clock on the wharf will indicate the last departure each day.
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what can i doExplore walking trails - There are some great options for both short walks and longer treks. Follow the popular Summit Track to the volcanic crater and peak, or explore the network of tracks listed on the next page. You can even walk all the way to Motutapu Island.
Visit Bach 38 Museum - Rangitoto was once home to three bach communities. In 1937, there were 140 baches on the island, but many have now been demolished. Visit the fully restored Bach 38 Museum, and stroll around the surrounding community for a glimpse into the past.
Duck into lava caves - 200 metres from the top of Rangitoto is the best detour on your way to the Summit – lava caves! Bring a torch to navigate the twisting tunnel hollowed out from flowing lava.
Wander a pōhutukawa forest - Rangitoto is home to the world's largest pōhutukawa forest. This special native tree blooms crimson red flowers in December and is aptly dubbed New Zealand's Christmas tree.
4wd road-train experienceJourney through rugged lava crop on board a 4WD road-train, while learning all about the 600-year-old volcano’s fiery past. You’ll arrive at the base of the summit, and from there it’s just a short climb to the very top for epic views.
Level of fitness: A reasonable level of fitness is required for the walk to the summit. Please note there are approximately 300 boardwalk steps. The walking part of this tour may not be suitable for pregnant women, or people recovering from surgery.
volcanic explorer tour
tour detailsDuration: Allow 4 hours (including ferry travel)
• Guided 4WD road train tour through 600-year-old volcanic landscape
• Transport to the base of the summit, where there are approx 300 boardwalk steps to the top for 360-degree views
• Commentary about island’s history and geology
• Return trip to the wharf via the western side of the island
INCLUDES 25 MIN SCENIC FERRY FROM DOWNTOWN AUCKLAND!
Adult $70 ferry + tour Child $35 ferry + tour
Family* $189 ferry + tour *family is 2 adults and up to 2 children
Tour duration including ferry travel is 4 hours. Road train tour commences approx 5 minutes after arrival on Rangitoto. Bookings recommended. Tour does not operate Christmas Day.
Explorer Tour Times Daily Weekend & Public Holidays
Depart Auckland 12.15 pm 9.15 am
Depart Devonport 12.25 pm 9.25 am
rangitoto walking tracksA SUMMIT TRACK
The most popular walk on the island climbs through lava fields to the summit peak, offering panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland.
A. Lava Caves Track (15 min one way): A signposted diversion leads to lava tunnels. Allow 45 minutes to reach the caves, explore (with a torch!) and return via the same track.
B. Crater Rim Loop (20 min loop): At the summit, follow the loop track to circle the crater before your descent on the Summit Track.
B COASTAL TRACK TO ISLINGTON BAY WHARF
Walk between Rangitoto Wharf and Islington Bay along a varied track with lush coastal forest and rugged lava fields. See historic bach settlements and WWII military sites along the way.
C SHIPWRECK WALK (BOULDER / WRECK BAY TRAIL)
Located at the northern side of the island is an old ship graveyard visible at low tide. Please note, the timings are from the track entrance at Islington Bay Road. You can add this track to your walk after completing the Summit Track or the Coastal Track. This track requires sturdy footwear.
D KOWHAI GROVE
From Rangitoto Wharf, walk through a grove of New Zealand’s native kowhai trees, which bloom brilliant yellow flowers in the spring.
E KIDNEY FERN GLEN
Shortly after the start of the Summit Track, turn left to see native kidney fern. They look delicate but can tolerate the harsh growing conditions of lava fields.
F LIGHTHOUSE AT MCKENZIE BAY
McKenzie Bay Road passes mangroves, historic baches, a black back gull colony, and an old quarry site. End at a sandy beach perfect for swimming and see the historic beacon lighthouse built in the 1880s.
time 1 hr (one way) distance 2.4 km difficulty moderate
time 2 hr 30 min (one way) distance 6 km difficulty moderate
time 1 hr (one way) distance 1.4 km difficulty difficult
time 45 min (return) distance 1 km difficulty easy
time 45 min (return) distance 1 km difficulty easy
time 2 hr 30 min (one way) distance 5km difficulty easy
unique volcanic island
discover rangitoto island
The volcanic Rangitoto Island erupted from the sea approximately 600 years ago - making it the last and largest volcano to be formed in the Auckland volcanic field.
Rangitoto is one of the most iconic landmarks in Auckland's city skyline and a must-do day out. Climb to the summit or take a 4WD road-train to the top for epic views.
Where is it? Sitting 8 km northeast of Auckland, Rangitoto’s distinctive symmetrical cone rises 260 metres over the Hauraki Gulf. Rangitoto is connected to Motutapu Island by a causeway.