Rangitoto Island Walking Tours
Full and half day guided walking tours on Auckland’s iconic Rangitoto Island and an introduction to neighbouring Motutapu island, the ancient home of the Ngāi Tai Māori people.
Knowledgeable guides will share with you traditional and contemporary stories linked to these beautiful islands. These are fully guided walking tours where your specialist kaiārahi (guide) will share their local knowledge and expertise, so you can feel a part of this stunning landscape and learn the stories of this land and people. You can also borrow any gear you need to help you enjoy your day walking, like a day pack or walking poles.
This experience will also allow you to view New Zealand’s best example of flora and fauna regeneration programmes. It is for this reason that bird species from around the country are relocated to Rangitoto and Motutapu.
We currently offer both half day and full day guided walking tours.
Full Day Tour
Peretū - Rangitoto Island
Your day starts with a cruise on the stunning Waitematā harbour before arriving at the volcanic island of Rangitoto (Peretū). Follow your guide and experience a world of contrasts as you journey through Auckland’s largest, most diverse island sanctuaries – the volcanic sentinel of Rangitoto Island.
Journey: 15 km (9.3 miles) over 6 hours including lunch and breaks.
Fitness: Moderate (Total elevation gain to the summit of Rangitoto is 260m (850 feet)
Starts: 8.45am from the Auckland Downtown ferry terminal
Finishes: 4.15pm at the Auckland Downtown ferry terminal
This tour includes:
- Your ferry ticket to and from the islands
- A specialist kaiārahi (guide)
- Lunch and Afternoon Tea
- Standard sunscreen and insect repellent
From 1 December 2019 to 30 April 2020 this tour departs weekly on Fridays, book online on this website.
Half Day Tour
Peretū - Rangitoto Island
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the stunning Hauraki Gulf and explore volcanic Rangitoto Island (Peretū) on this fully guided half day tour. Ideal for cruise ship visitors to Auckland who would like to get out on our beautiful harbour and get some exercise and fresh air while learning about the sacred island of Peretū (Rangitoto).
Journey: 6 km (3.75 miles) over 3 hours including lunch and breaks.
Fitness: Moderate (Total elevation gain to the summit of Rangitoto is 260m (850 feet)
Starts: 8.45am from the Auckland Downtown ferry terminal
Finishes: 1.15pm (approx) at the Auckland Downtown ferry terminal
This tour includes:
- Your ferry ticket to and from the islands
- A specialist kaiārahi (guide)
- Lunch and snacks
- Standard sunscreen and insect repellent
This tour departs for private groups of at least 6 people, advance bookings are essential.