Kahakaha / Frenchmans Cap
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Māori: Kahakaha | |
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 Interactive map of Kahakaha / Frenchmans Cap | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Auckland Region |
| Coordinates | 36°48′13″S 175°11′05″E / 36.80348°S 175.18481°E |
| Area | 0.98 ha (2.4 acres) |
| Length | 0.037 km (0.023 mi) |
| Width | 0.023 km (0.0143 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Frenchmans Cap, also known as Kahakaha,[1] is a high rock stack island located in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand, off the eastern coast of Waiheke Island.
The island is located in the inner Hauraki Gulf, between eastern Waiheke Island, Pakatoa Island and Rotoroa Island, due east of Taniwhanui Point. The island is small and steep, reaching a height of 20 m (66 ft).[2][3] It is composed of Waipapa Terrane greywacke, red chert and argillite.[3] The island has a shallow cave to the northeast.[3] The closest island is Pakatoa Island, located 850 m (2,790 ft) away.[4]
Etymology
The island's English language name refers to the conical shape of the island, resembling a bonnet rouge.[4] The etymology of the Māori language name is uncertain.[4]
