Things To Do In Auckland Ep.02 - Hiking A Volcano! | Rangitoto Island & Fullers Ferry

In episode 2 of the best things to do in Auckland we're taking the ferry to Rangitoto Island to hike a volcano! Jumping on the Fullers ferry is... ✪ Planning to travel in New Zealand? Keep in touch for the ultimate travel guide - danegerandstac... ⬇ More Below ⬇
There's so many fun things to do in Auckland New Zealand we couldn't possibly tick them all off - but the chance to hike a volcano is pretty cool! So we're jumping on a Fullers Ferry over to Rangitoto Island to do the island summit track.
Rangitoto is one of about 50 volcanoes in Auckland, but as far as we know, it's one of the more popular island hikes with a summit track you can reach. It's the tallest volcano so that's likely the reason, others can be reached in Auckland easily but because you can drive to the top or walk there in a few minutes they don't necessarily make our top things to do. Rangitoto is a good classic New Zealand adventure experience and day out.
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[@conradf2747]

I miss NZ so much. I have lovely memories of Rangitoto. This warmed my sentimental heart. I did it in the winter though, haha. Great video.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hope you had good weather in the winter!

[@user-oz7gc9bi7w]

Nice job guys for including the info/broadcast and footage about controlling the contamination and the protection of NZ flora and fauna!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Of course! It's so so important (as funny as it is to imagine a rat or mouse in our bag) it's what makes NZ so beautiful

[@williehannon9306]

The Island reminds me of Lanzorote. Spectacular volcanic landscape

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Isn't it epic, such a cool shape!

[@beeohel6787]

Well lads that was very interesting The part where Dane said it steeper than you thought no that means you are getting older 😀💚 As always love from 🇮🇪☘️💚😘

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha so true! Definitely found the old knees aching on the way down 😂

[@Monica-jq4gy]

im sooooo homesick !! miss auckland and my fam so much :( we have a boat and climbed Rangi every New Years and watch the fireworks - but not last NY :(

[@babyyodarules1341]

Loving these Auckland adventures. As a kiwi stuck overseas I have been living vicariously through you guys for the last 6 months. I have such a long list of things to do when back in Auckland!! Keep posting... Really has lifted my spirits in these challenging times.

[@latina3b]

Wow, guys! This was just breathtaking and that flower is sooooooo beautiful. Thank you for sharing and taking us around ❤️🙂

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Arent Pohutakawa flowers incredible, love them!

[@tressa442121]

Between the beautiful weather and NZ landscape 🤩. Love this content and keep up the great work!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks so much! Happy you're enjoying the NZ videos :)

[@francesell]

Those "laughing bird sounds" are actually saddlebacks! Thought to have been extinct but they're now thriving. It's thrilling to hear them in your video. You should totes do Tiritiri Matangi and do the island tour guide next time!

[@expatfamilylive9041]

New Zealand is amazing! We want to visit it and see all the places you are showing!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hope you get to make that happen!

[@BucketListTravellers]

The landscape in Auckland is just spectacular! We love the combination of volcanos and beautiful harbour views. Amazing 😍😍😍 We've been doing lots of volcano hikes recently as there are a lot of volcanos where we are in Nicaragua. They always seem to be a tough climb, but very satisfying when you get to the top 😀 Shame you didn't get to go for a swim, but good excuse to go back!

[@angie23575]

I can't wait to visit Nicaragua! 😍

[@BucketListTravellers]

@@angie23575 it's an amazing country! You'll love it here :D

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Wow that sounds incredible guys!! Hope you're having the best time in Nicaragua!

[@BucketListTravellers]

@@DanegerAndStacey we sure are! We'll be sad when we have to leave. Such an amazing country 😃

[@mariekebuitelaar182]

Man, I can't wait to be able to come back to NZ and visit all of these beautiful places. Thank you so much for transporting me back there with these video's!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you for watching! Really hope you get to visit again soon :)

[@MariaBarbosa-rj5bo]

Sensacional!!! Vou aproveitar minhas férias pra conhecer Rangitoto.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Gracias!

[@RexWaldron]

To have this on your doorstep is just incredible! 👍 I climbed to the crater on Vesuvius in Italy back in 1987, a never to forget moment. I still remember the smell of sulphur up there 🌋

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That sounds incredible!! (maybe not the sulphur part though)

[@tanyaturuwhenua8667]

I need to do this stuff too!!! Stunning drone shot of Rangitoto in the mix there 🙌🏽

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It's definitely worth visiting! Full disclosure, we can't take credit for the drone shot as we can't fly in restricted areas we use footage supplied by the local tourism board :)

[@Wynona1929]

Definitely need to try this place again

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Definitely!

[@monikaitomekszul6046]

Hi there from Kraków Poland! Love you guys💕

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Sending love to Kraków

[@damonmorris5874]

Hey guys really enjoying the Auckland series! Hope all is well?

[@robhaunui3343]

Oh dear - Stacey,you jinxed our Covid19 status,haha,as you will now know,there's been our first community case in 3 months,not good,but still better than the rest of the world. Been binge watching you guys this evening,and although I live and work (back in Auckland again- boo),it makes me indifferent to the place,but I totally enjoy your exploits around the city - a place I know fairly well. Anyhoo,several years back Visit Auckland posted a promo video trying to entice visitors to explore Auckland. The thing that captured my attention was the awesome song attached to it - "Above The Clouds" by Dulciano (Ben King from Goldenhorse) and Little Lapin (Lucy Cioffi),but it's an awesome upbeat number that could easily fit into any of your videos. I'll leave a link to the promo video,but Dulciano has uploaded it as well,take a listen,it's catchy as f@#k ! Oooops...kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXW4oqKPh8ucgs0

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha ok technically I didn't because we filmed this before the outbreak but I'll take one for the team. Oh we don't remember that, we'll have to look it up to refresh our memories. Thanks for the link!!

[@theschofieldadventures1157]

Hi guys love the video Big thumbs up 👍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you!

[@tommy254]

Missing travel while living on a Covid-free paradise island at the end of the world is a bit cynical since we are in an endless lockdown here in Europe. I would happily trade places.

[@angie23575]

That's true and I would say most of us here in New Zealand love our country and feel very lucky to be where we are but that doesn't mean we don't miss international travel. New Zealanders are infamous world travelers and Covid 19 has been hard on everyone ❤

[@angie23575]

Also, we aren't Covid free. We just had an outbreak in Northland that they're currently tracing to keep it under control and out of the community. There's still work to be done here

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We understand where you're coming from, hope it didn't come across as insensitive. Travel was our entire lives so of course we miss it (and rely on it to make a living) but we're still grateful to call NZ home.

[@conceptremnant4941]

Commenting from Waiheke!

[@throsbychurch5179]

Thanks for the video, you did an amazing job on the filming. Loving NZ.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks so much!

[@catherinedeseton964]

Yep, watched the whole clip .... no turning off the sound. Been to Rangi a long time ago, but walked around the then many more baches (most have gone) to the causeway with Motatapu Island. I know I wouldn't be able to manage the track to top with my problematic balance issues. But lovely to have your viewpoint of the walk up...

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's awesome you got over to Motutapu as well :) Still plenty to see and do without heading up to the summit!

[@mafkrimnra8084]

Thank you for the hike video so needed it right now

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)

[@karendoody4581]

been top of Rangitoto....views are amazing

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad you had a good time! We loved it too

[@stephphillips2683]

Weve just been learning all about Volcanoes for my daughters homeschooling this week so this was really interesting. Thanks again for another fab video guys 😊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DanegerAndStacey]

What great timing!

[@josephinereads]

I was lucky enough to visit Rangitoto back in 2016 when my family and I did a roadtrip through the North Island, it was awesome and I haven't seen anyone else on youtube document it! Lovely video as usual you two! Binged the reveal NZ series last week and once the boarders open up to us over here in Aus I'm so keen to come over for another trip!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw awesome, hope it bought back some good memories for you!

[@zoemorrison07]

The views from this is just outstanding! I also had a giggle because I saw the behind the scenes on Instagram about the caves, I’d love to climb a volcano 🌋!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 Glad you saw the BTS on Instagram! Hopefully you can climb this one, one day!

[@melodyrice24]

I can't wait to come to NZ some day! However, if the sun is the most intense in the world as you said, it is probably gonna be in winter, cause I get sunburnt so easily 😅😋

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Definitely pack some sunscreen (even in the winter) the NZ sun doesnt mess around 😂

[@stanross6627]

Wow, what a view! Already looking forward to the next video, FOOD! Saw some coffee too. Yes, please! Stay travels cheers!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The food vlog is up! Make sure you've already eaten before you watch it 😂

[@joanneyoung904]

what a stunning video..... Auckland looks beautiful. Would love to see more of that downtown area. Your videos have been such a cool advertisement for your country

[@DanegerAndStacey]

What an incredible compliment, thank you!

[@billcunninghame8554]

Beautiful getaway. We'll definitely add it to our Auckland visit to-do list. We have a dormant volcano within the city limits of Portland (Oregon, USA) but it's not as tropical as Rangitoto. Hope Daneger's booty recovered from the lava cave adventure ;)

[@catherineb6561]

Oh my heavens, I am going to have to move to NZ for a year to see all the lovely sights😃

[@babyyodarules1341]

Won't be long enough!!

[@charliestevenson1867]

Omg mini golf is so fun at Taupo I do it a lot I did it last week In Taupo

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

I was so excited for this episode, watched it as soon as I saw it out and ran out of time to comment. But I know you read the comments when your next vlog posts so made a mental note to come back and say thank you for sharing this experience as I thoroughly enjoyed the video! Had no idea you needed to take a ferry, I think that makes it feel even more adventurous! The lava caves were a quirky twist on a regular hike and very pleased you explained what a weta is because I had had no idea. Entertaining and educational 👍 Definitely been added to the bucket list for when I make it to NZ ❤️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw that's so lovely, clever picking up when we comment too. The trip over, packing a lunch and exploring the caves definitely makes it feel like an adventure. Hopefully you never meet a Weta ever in your life 😂

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

@Daneger and Stacey Oh goodness, I've realised just how stalker-y that sounds 🤦‍♀️ Living in lockdown boredom makes you pick up on the weirdest of things... either that or the lockdown isolation has made me weird 😖 (I hope it's just the former!) After you guys had explained the weta, my thought was that I want to see one - but ideally from a distance and when someone has pointed it out. A bit like seeing a bear in a National Park, not to be surprised and caught off guard, but with enough warning to be left a bit wowed! I'm starting to think even thats a bad idea now 🤣

[@kayemckean615]

Great video - you didn't find the big lava caves - you needed to walk just a bit further down the track. Also, I could hear that endemic, endangered Saddleback calling on your video but no picture of it. Are you aware of how precious the bird life is on the island as well? And some endemic plants too... Keep up the awesome work.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh no way! 😂 We had no idea there were bigger and better ones nearby - We'll just have to go back.

[@NickandRachel]

Beautiful place!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So beautiful! 😁

[@anitariley7086]

Awesome island! We loved it....but we took a tractor ride most of the way to the top lol

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's cheating hahah (honestly I wish I took the tractor 😂)

[@Stephanie-Gillespie]

Rangitoto looks amazing and so lush! LOL I was so hoping you would find a weta in the lava caves though 😄 Looking forward to the next episode!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha I'm SO glad we didn't find one! The food vlog is up now :)

[@rob1971]

Looking forward to doing this as soon as I can return to Aotearoa ❤️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You'll love it, it's such an incredible place!

[@robertbl7500]

Hi guys, Amazing hike! ! ! ✌️😊👍🏼👏

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@joayres5264]

Yep you officially jinxed it! 😯 great vlog can't wait to come up for a proper visit, usually just passing through on way to airport 🛫

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha, well technically I didnt because we filmed this a week before 'you know what' happened!

[@Laura.v.b]

I love Rangtitoto. I did nearly get stuck in the lava tunnels though.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Omg no way, you poor thing that's terrifying!! So glad you lived to tell the tale!

[@lexwalker]

This is a stunning video. Thank you.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you!

[@Love_rainy_days]

Than other nice video, Rangitoto Island looks like fun. NZ (50 volcanoes in Auckland area,) are part of "the ring of fire" a ring of volcanos around the whole of the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire includes the Pacific coasts of South America, North America and Kamchatka, and NZ, and islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire contains approximately 850-1,000 volcanoes. Stay Safe. 🧔

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Interesting!!

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Wauw that’s Amazing,& Stunning views. No mice or Rats in your bag😜. Great video

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 We checked, no rats or mice in sight

[@angie23575]

Oh man! I've never been to Rangitoto, hopefully I'll be in Auckland in September so I definitely need to put this on the list

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Definitely put this on the list, you'll love it!

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

I got a kick out of the announcement reminding everyone the island was pest free so to check their bags for rats, mice, etc....do mice sneak into bags and people don't notice normally? Beautiful hike & scenery! Lava rock is sharp. You definitely don't want to trip and fall on it.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 Absolutely not! But NZ doesn't mess around when it comes to protected land!

[@Lulu-jl5zd]

Yay you said - it but it is absolutely amazing. I have walked up to the caldera of Vesuvius near Naples. That is still active and tbh not very nice with the steam and heat and smell of sulphur in the blazing sun with no shade. Liked your volcano more :D

[@DanegerAndStacey]

AMMAAAZINNG!! Wow what an adventure, sounds like it was a little more intense than hiking a dormant volcano!

[@aspenknight7237]

Are you wearing a Philadelphia Flyers hockey cap? 🏒 🖖🤩

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yup! Life’s full of pain supporting them but I’m all in. You a fan too?

[@aspenknight7237]

@@DanegerAndStacey I'm originally from Philly but now living in Seattle. I'll be in Auckland (2nd time) in early November. I'm going to try and do that SkyTower walk. Thanks for the tips & vid episodes 🖖🤩

[@raap33]

A flyers hat? when I eventually make it there I need to meet up with you and bring you a Winnipeg jets cap! Great vid, gives me a couple ideas to do on my first day!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Tough time to be a Flyers fan at the moment though.. urrrgh! Frustrating to watch!

[@raap33]

@@DanegerAndStacey always a tough time to be a flyers fan, gets better...the jets have had their moments

[@gillowens24]

This places so beautiful sometime i love to visit NZ in Ireland cases to high to travel.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Really hope you get to visit!!

[@ketkanyapakjaroen661]

Nice video, keeping up with your nice work

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you!

[@ketkanyapakjaroen661]

@@DanegerAndStacey thanks for replying our family is enjoying your video

[@DivandBenny]

Great video guys

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Cheers guys!

[@colinchan1]

That crater shot looked amazing. Random question, what’s with the Philadelphia Flyers cap that Dane has? Is he a fan? I wouldn’t have thought that they’d show much hockey in New Zealand.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

He's a huge fan, hardly ever misses a game. They don't show much hockey here - but he pays for NHL TV 😁

[@charliestevenson1867]

Can you goto best things in Taupo(already been there), Tauranga or/and mount maunganui those are my fav places. Have you been to RuaPehu yet? Snowboard place

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We've done vlogs from all of those places (apart from Ruapehu) but havent created a whole series because they're much smaller. But always good to hear where people want to see. Thanks for the suggestions 😁

[@charliestevenson1867]

Ok

[@TejSingh-kb9we]

As we are coming to NZ, is it possible to meet you and have a picture with you please 🙏🏻

[@RobloxPro365]

I’ve been to rangitoto island

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Amazing!

[@peterkotara]

Fun fact. The honey from the Pohutukawa forest is sold exclusively at Harrods.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Whaaaat! Never heard that before

[@Kiwi-Macca]

Check your bags for rats or mice!! Love it.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂Like its a common thing? Never had a rat or mouse in my bag before!

[@kerried7533]

Flinders St Station in Melbourne? Is that the building you were thinking of with the Ferry building?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yesss that's the one!

[@mondvalera7529]

Is it okay to fly a drone in Auckland or you need permit to fly?

[@doreenlloyd4885]

I went up in the little train without rails.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 Fun! That sounds way easier

[@brask310]

@16:32 what model year is your WRX STi? Did you get rid of your Polo??? 😆

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It's a 2018! omg we would NEVERRR get rid of Marco Polo 😂 That's my car (Stacey)

[@_RohithGR]

Hai

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haaaayyy

[@Psychphuq]

Seems like trail shoes or hiking boots would have made sense on this trip... :/ Don't worry, you're not the first to try eating or drinking through a mask...☺

[@DanegerAndStacey]

They definitely would've helped on this trip but it's still doable in trainers. Some people do it in jandals! Mask eating aint easy, that's for sure 😂

[@wolfriderpack]

😍😍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

❤️

[@rockngritapparel179]

First

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Woohoo nice work!!

[@maddylovesbooks]

sad watching this now :(

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh no whyyyyyy

[@tigerhood6830]

Number 85th

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 Well done!

[@kevinli3555]

boring island

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha if you're not keen on hiking, then yeah, not much going on!

[@peggyparsons5003]

too much review of the last episode and showing of what's ahead. Just show your adventure for the day. Sorry. Not usually critical.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Fair enough, Peggy! Can sometimes get a bit wordy at the start - we'll take that onboard :)

[@lailaagrado]

Guys you do know that if NZ suffer from rise of tourists...you two will be guilty, right? ;)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oopsssiiieeee 😁

[@crag405]

Bro take that diaper off ya face ya in NZ not China..

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Bro... have you been living under a rock? You can't travel on public transport without a mask. Take it up with Jacinda, we don't make the rules.

[@luluday88]

There's always one narrow minded idiot on the internet 🤦‍♀️