Motukauri Island (Bay of Islands)

Motukauri Island
Motukauri Island in front of Manawaora Bay
Motukauri Island (Bay of Islands) is located in Northland Region
Motukauri Island (Bay of Islands)
Location within Northland Region
Geography
LocationBay of Islands
Coordinates35°15′00.9″S 174°11′06″E / 35.250250°S 174.18500°E / -35.250250; 174.18500
Length374 m (1227 ft)
Width142 m (466 ft)
Administration
New Zealand

Motukauri Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of Russell.[1] It lies about 200 kilometres (120 mi) off the Orokawa Peninsula.

Moto translates to Island[2] and kauri refers to the Agathis Tree - also known as the kauri.[3]

There are three other islands named Motukauri in the Northland Region - most likely due to the meaning of the name in Maori:

  • Motukauri Island (Hokianga Harbour) - geographically this is a peninsular but known as an Island due to its narrow isthmus (only 18m wide at its narrowest).[4]
  • Motukauri Island (Whangaruru Harbour)
  • Motukauri Island (Te Horoatetamingi Point)

References

  1. ↑ "Motukauri Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "50 Māori words every New Zealander should know". Maorilanguage.net.
  3. ↑ "kauri". Te Aka Maori Dictionary.
  4. ↑ "Making lasting change at Motukauri". Trees That Count.
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