Rangitoto Island Travel Guide

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Rangitoto Island and Hauraki Gulf from Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
Rangitoto Island and Hauraki Gulf from Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand
Hiking the volcano in Rangitoto
A beautiful view from the top of Rangitoto Island after a 30 minutes climb through various landscapes (fields of volcanic rocks, a cave and bushes). Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland, New Zealand. The 5.5 km wide island is an iconic and widely visible landmark of Auckland with its distinctive symmetrical shield volcano cone rising 260 metres (850 ft) high over the Hauraki Gulf. There are several daily ferries to the island from Auckland's main ferry terminal. These allow day trips for the fit to walk to the summit and back, with stunning views of the harbour and city. An alternative to walking, a land train, co-ordinated with the ferry sailings, takes visitors to a short way below the summit. Sea kayak trips from the mainland to the island are also available. #AboveItAll
Along the way to the summit you may see a lot of lava rests.

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Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland
The price is NZ$184 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$184
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,632 reviews)
We loved everything about this hotel! The staff, the rooms and the pool. We’d love to stay here again!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
SkyCity Hotel

SkyCity Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland
The price is NZ$221 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$221
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 11 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,008 reviews)
Large, clean room with good facilities. Handy location near to CBD - about 10 min walk to downtown. Most meal and bar outlets are not in main building but across a small adjoining lane way which wasn't explained and I didn't discover until breakfast. So dinner was somewhere else. Overall, good value ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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5 out of 5
37 Tom Pearce Drive Auckland
The price is NZ$399 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
NZ$399
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (903 reviews)
Easy check-in experience and room and facilities were great.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

4.5 out of 5
2 Tapora Street Auckland
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,259 reviews)
Big room with comfortable king bed, couch, 2 chairs with dining table, and kitchenette with toaster, microwave and large fridge/freezer. No cooktop. Bathroom a good size with great shower and mirrors (don’t steam up!) Great staff

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel

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4.5 out of 5
6-12 St Martins Lane Auckland
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,472 reviews)
Quiet hotel, walking distance to several attractions, and spacious rooms.

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Quest Auckland

Quest Auckland

4 out of 5
363 Queen Street Auckland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,047 reviews)
Fabulous view of the CBD and the Sky Tower from the 13th floor. Washer and Dryer was useful. But a couple of dirty towels was left behind in the dryer. Also the bed runner was very dirty, but thankfully the rest of the bed was ok.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Quest Auckland
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