Rangitoto Island is the youngest volcanic island in New Zealand. Rangitoto is an iconic landmark of New Zealand.
There are various birds in Rangitoto Island. Tieke/saddleback birds can be heard in the Motutapu bushes as well as in the surroundings of Rangitoto Island. The numbers of Tui, Tomtit, Whitehead, Bellbird and Kakariki are increasing in sounds. Which means they can now be heard nearly all the time around Rangitoto Island. The endangered New Zealand dotterel/tūturiwhatu are increasing with three pairs flourishingly breeding. The Rangitoto Island birds are thriving and being in Rangitoto makes them have an easier time with their offspring due to the lack of pests and rats.
Rangitoto Island was built up by the series of eruptions arising around 6000 years ago. Rangitoto Island first became a public domain in 17 July 1890 in favour of the Corporation of the Borough of Devonport. In 1897 Rangitoto built their first wharf and pathway to the summit. In 2013 scientists suggested Rangitoto Island has been active for 1000 years before the exact eruptions around 550 years ago. Uptil now Rangitoto has been known to be a clean and safe environment for their animals. Due to the last known eruption to be about 1500 to 500 years ago.
The summit in Rangitoto Island gives a beautiful view of the ocean and Auckland city. The phenomenal 360 degree view stretches through the Hauraki Gulf out to the jagged horizons of Waitakere Ranges in the west as well as the Hunua Ranges in the east. The summit is acknowledged to be 260 metres above sea level. There are different routes to the summit along with a path that goes past lava caves. Bringing a torch would be best due to the cave being pitch black. The summit is only 1 hour away from the wharf so it's not a far walk, plus the view is EXCEPTIONALLY beautiful.
Rangitoto Island is a very beautiful place to visit. Being surrounded by nature and hearing birds singing in perfect harmony couldn't be an any better place to be.
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