Motutara Island (Bay of Islands)

Motutara Island
Motutara Island (Bay of Islands) is located in Northland Region
Motutara Island (Bay of Islands)
Location within Northland Region
Geography
LocationBay of Islands
Coordinates35°12′51.9″S 174°11′42.3″E / 35.214417°S 174.195083°E / -35.214417; 174.195083
Administration
New Zealand

Motutara Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 8.33 kilometres (5.18 mi) northeast of Russell.[1]

Motutara Island is situated between the northern ends of Motukiekie Island and Moturua Island.

Motutara Island shares a name with Motutara Rock (Twins Rock) which lies about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) further to the northeast.

Etymology

In Māori, 'motu' means island[2] and 'tara' is a peak or point.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Motutara Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "Motu". Te Aka Maori Dictionary.
  3. ↑ "tara". Te Aka Maori Dictionary.
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