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New Zealand - 2004-12-21 - 1 - Auckland - Rangitoto Island Hike (Page 1)
As recently as 600 years ago Rangitoto, which is 260 meters high (approx.
260 yards) erupted from the sea. It is believed to be active for several
years, but is now thought to be extinct. You have to take a ferry from
Auckland to reach the island, but it is a very quick ride. You can see
where the lava reached all the way back to the water by looking at the
beaches. The island is covered with red & black rocks. The surprising
thing is how many plants there are growing. This has taken many years,
but it really proves that nature can work with any conditions. The day
I went it rained for most of the trek. The visibility of the crater &
summit was very bad, but you could see a little at both. On the way back
down I also walked through the lava caves which were nice.
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