Firstly here is a bit of general information for everyone that is useful if you are planning a trip to Rangitoto. It is still important to remember that we traveled in January 2017 and over time prices and times may vary so your own research is still the best bet.

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As is now the custom that on NYD a large number of Australian SOTA operators decide to wake up very early and head up hills for a mass activation. Whilst many Australians are still in bed nursing a hangover SOTA operators have packed up their kit and enjoying the first day working HF with others atop mountains.

I found a spot near the edge of the park where I could set up at the back of the car. It was also up high, where most of the car parks and picnic grounds tend to be down in the gullies. I started off looking for other activators, and the called for a bit around 7. About 20 contacts were made on 40m. Later I tried 20m, with no joy. 2 Otway Summits and Mt Leura.