Showing posts with label Rangitoto Island. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rangitoto Island. Show all posts

Friday, July 31, 2009

Rangitoto Island, NZ as seen from Devonport

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Rangitoto Island, as seen from Devonport, appeared above the sea due to volcanic action a short while ago (800 years) in geologic time. It is the youngest volcanically formed area on earth and probably well worth a visit. Unfortunately, they were busily poisoning rats (a terrible predator to New Zealand's endemic wildlife) so I preferred to stay away. It just means I'll have to return some day!