Casnell Island
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LocationAuckland
Coordinates36°29′24″S 174°43′34″E / 36.49°S 174.726°E
Adjacent toMahurangi Harbour
Area68,000 m2 (730,000 sq ft)[1]
Native name: Maunganui | |
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 Casnell Island in Mahurangi Harbour | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Auckland |
| Coordinates | 36°29′24″S 174°43′34″E / 36.49°S 174.726°E |
| Adjacent to | Mahurangi Harbour |
| Area | 68,000 m2 (730,000 sq ft)[1] |
| Length | 386 m (1266 ft) |
| Width | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Administration | |
New Zealand | |
Casnell Island is an uninhabited island located in the Mahurangi Harbour, Auckland Region, New Zealand. Casnell Island is managed by the Department of Conservation.[2]
The island is located in the Mahurangi Harbour at the mouth of Te Kapa River.[3] It is accessible from Scotts Landing at low tide via a causeway.[4] It is the largest island found in the Mahurangi Harbour.[1]
The island is formed from Waitemata Group sandstone and mudstone.[1]