Rangitoto means 'bloody sky' in Maori. The island near Auckland was created by a volcanic eruption only 600 years ago, making it the youngest in New Zealand. Most of the landscape is made up of rugged lava flow. The 360 degree view from the summit is stunning.
Saturday, 5 May 2012
Descending from the Summit of Rangitoto Island
Rangitoto means 'bloody sky' in Maori. The island near Auckland was created by a volcanic eruption only 600 years ago, making it the youngest in New Zealand. Most of the landscape is made up of rugged lava flow. The 360 degree view from the summit is stunning.
