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| − | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangitoto Rangitoto Island] is a volcanic island some 600 years old. | + | [[Image:rangitoto|left|frame|An icon of Auckland and the gulf.]]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangitoto Rangitoto Island] is a volcanic island some 600 years old. |
The [http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/auckland/auckland-area/rangitoto-island-scenic-reserve Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve] is worthwhile visiting. | The [http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/auckland/auckland-area/rangitoto-island-scenic-reserve Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve] is worthwhile visiting. | ||
| − | There is a ferry service by [[Fullers Group Limited]] from Auckland going [http://www.fullers.co.nz/index.php/pi_pageid/208 3-4 times a day] taking some 25 minutes. | + | There is a ferry service by [[Fullers Group Limited]] from Auckland going [http://www.fullers.co.nz/index.php/pi_pageid/208 3-4 times a day] taking some 25 minutes. In the summer there are two weekend sailings available Saturdays and Sundays from Waiheke Island's [[Matiatia]] wharf. |
| − | In the summer there are two weekend sailings available Saturdays and Sundays from Waiheke Island's [[Matiatia]] wharf. | ||
| − | It is also possible to reach the island by | + | It is also possible to reach the island by sea kayak or boat. |
| − | <googlemap lat="-36.80" lon="174.9" zoom="11" width=" | + | <googlemap lat="-36.80" lon="174.9" zoom="11" width="300" height="200"> |
-36.782,174.85,Rangitoto Island | -36.782,174.85,Rangitoto Island | ||
</googlemap> | </googlemap> | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 22 June 2009
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An icon of Auckland and the gulf.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangitoto Rangitoto Island] is a volcanic island some 600 years old.
The Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve is worthwhile visiting.
There is a ferry service by Fullers Group Limited from Auckland going 3-4 times a day taking some 25 minutes. In the summer there are two weekend sailings available Saturdays and Sundays from Waiheke Island's Matiatia wharf.
It is also possible to reach the island by sea kayak or boat.
<googlemap lat="-36.80" lon="174.9" zoom="11" width="300" height="200"> -36.782,174.85,Rangitoto Island </googlemap>