Casnell Island
Island in Auckland Region, New Zealand
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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]
LocationAuckland
Coordinates36°29′24″S 174°43′34″E
Adjacent toMahurangi Harbour
Area68,000 m2 (730,000 sq ft)[1]
Native name: Maunganui | |
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Casnell Island in Mahurangi Harbour | |
 Interactive map of Casnell Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Auckland |
| Coordinates | 36°29′24″S 174°43′34″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 | |
Geography
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]
Biodiversity
Much of the island is dominated by kanuka forest, with areas of pōhutukawa, kōwhai and grassland.[1]