Western RangitotoBeginner - Intermediate
Submitted by Orla Seymour
Front country - easily accessible
Loop
Undulating, some big hills
BeachCoastalVolcanic
Beginner - Intermediate
2:15 (Slow)
1:45 (Moderate)
1:15 (Fast)
-6.1%
+6.5%
Fastest Known Times (FKTs)
Please set your gender to see your position on the FKT leaderboards.
The more , the harder the FKT will be to beat. Learn about Fastest Known Times.
Description
Off the ferry, head straight up the Summit Track. Take a detour through the lava caves. Don't forget your headtorch so you can make the most of it!
At the top, enjoy the incredible views, and run around the Crater Rim Track. After you've had your fill at the top, follow the McKenzie Bay Road west (looking towards Auckland.) At the bottom of McKenzie Bay Road, make sure you take in McKenzie Bay Beach and the Lighthouse - wow! Follow McKenzie Bay Road the whole way back to the ferry terminal! Bingo!
Don't forget to stash a chilly bin near the ferry terminal with swimming togs, towel, water, food.......
Trail Community
Features of interest
Emerging from the sea just 600 years ago, pest-free Rangitoto Island is the youngest volcano in New Zealand
Make Up of Run
Easy Single Track: 25%
Farm Road / 4WD Track: 75%
Route Data
Reviews:
Overlapping Runs
The following trails overlap with this run to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate Strava activity for each
Photos:
Your Trail Wishlist
All the runs that are on your To Do list (no limit).
Add to wishlist view wishlistWild Explorers
I did it!-
Access
Straight off the ferry!
Only accessible by boat. fullers.co.nz. Return ferry is $33. 7.30am ferry on Saturdays and Sundays for $20 return.
0 km
0 minutes
No
No
-
Staying Safe
Easy.
Make navigation of this route super-easy by using the Capra app on your phone. View on Capra .
Generally good.
Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
No water available on the island. BYO!
It gets very dry over in Rangi, best to take extra water and leave it near the ferry terminal
- Blog Posts and Articles
-
Sponsor this trail
See other runs nearby:
Centennial Park trails (Campbells Bay)
Rangitoto Romp
Cascade Kauri V1
Riverhead Rambling
Goldies Goodness
Hunt For The Wilderpeople
Christies Lollipop
Cascade Shorty
Okura Bush
Kuataika Double & Wainamu Bush
Titirangi Trainer
Cascade Kauri V2
Pipeline Loop
Puke Ariki (Point View Reserve)
Mangemangeroa Track
Inner City Bush Trails
Cascades - Waitaks 20km Loop
Waikowhai Stairs, Bush & Beach
Wainamu - Why Not?
Cascade Kauri Outer Loop
Flat Fun in the East
Rangitoto - Motutapu Double
Rangitoto - Motutapu Double V2
Rangitoto Circumnavigation
Puhinui Stream Forest Trail
Kuataika Half Marathon
Tiritiri Magic!
Te Ara Hura West
The Wenderholm Wonder
It may be only 4.5km... BUT...
Mangere Mountain Crater loop
Motuihe Island Loop
Anzac Loop
Tawharanui Loops
Hunua Hustle
Maungakiekie Loop
Watercare Coastal Walkway
Partial Lunacy Mission
Sanders Reserve
Around the Outside at Te Atatu
Fernhill & Burnside Escarpments
The Rangicircum
Te Henga Trail
The James Vowles Inspiration Circuit
Takapuna Rocks
Riverhead Gates Challenge
Low Tide at Mahurangi West
Mercer Bay Magic
Northcote Trails
Long Bay Beach, Bush & Cliffs
Bus Station to Beer Spot
Karamatura Loop
Hobson Bay Loopity
Lake Wainamu Loop
Duder Dude
The Riverhead Capital E
Onetangi/Trig Hill loop
Simple Beauty
Must Love Sand and Stairs.
Ernie's Pukupuka Combined Loop
Cascadia
Espresso Love
Northcote Multi Trail Loop
Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai
Beach Haven Bridges to Pitches
Strip Trig to Barlow
