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Island in New Zealand
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Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf, just off the North Island of New Zealand. It is 40 minutes by ferry from Auckland and is a popular destination for a halfday hike with a great view and tunnel-like caves formed by lava.
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Island connected by causeway, which has the Reid Homestead Visitor Centre, which is open every second Sunday and some Saturdays. There are remains of American military facilities which were built in 1942. The island is used for farming and is being restored by the Motutapu Restoration Trust.
There are 3 bachs (huts) that can be booked, 2 are near the Motutapu causeway at Islington Bay and one is near the ferry pier. The bachs have gas cookers and chemical toilets.
DoC campsite with 142 non-powered tent sites. Advance booking required.
Has three buildings to rent, sleeping between 10 and 184.
Don't miss the last ferry back. If you do, it's $500 for a water taxi to come pick you up.
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