Motutui Island

Small island in New Zealand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Motutui Island is a tidal island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Russell.[1][2] It is located just off the Howe Point on Cape Wiwki on the Purepua Peninsula.

Coordinates35°10′16.3″S 174°07′19.5″E
Highestelevation63 m (207 ft)
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Motutui Island
Motutui Island is located in Northland Region
Motutui Island
Motutui Island
Geography
LocationBay of Islands
Coordinates35°10′16.3″S 174°07′19.5″E
Highest elevation63 m (207 ft)
Administration
New Zealand
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Motutui Island, location within the Bay Of Islands, Northland Region, New Zealand
Motutui Island, Bay Of Islands, Northland NZ

Etymology

In Māori, 'motu' means island.[3] 'Tui' could be referring to the endemic bird (Tūī), or the Māori name Tui.[4]

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