Rangitoto Summit Track
DOC track · Auckland
Rangitoto Summit Track is a 5.8 km DOC walk in Auckland with 260 m of climbing and a high point of 246 m.
A steady climb through pōhutukawa forest and lava fields, with panoramic views of Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf from the summit of this volcanic island.
Track stats
| Distance | 5.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 2 hr return |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 260 m |
| Elevation loss | 172 m |
| Highest point | 246 m |
| Lowest point | 4 m |
| Region | Auckland |
| Start | -36.80639, 174.86167 |
| End | -36.79146, 174.86323 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Rangitoto Island longer walks (0.2 km away)
- Rangitoto Island shorter walks (1.4 km away)
- Motuihe Island tracks (6.5 km away)
- Motutapu Walkway (7.3 km away)
- Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp Access Track (7.6 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
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