Taitomo Island

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LocationAuckland
Coordinates36°57′34″S 174°27′45″E / 36.959444°S 174.462601°E / -36.959444; 174.462601
Adjacent toTasman Sea
Area31,000 m2 (330,000 sq ft)
Taitomo Island
Taitomo Island in 2009
Interactive map of Taitomo Island
Geography
LocationAuckland
Coordinates36°57′34″S 174°27′45″E / 36.959444°S 174.462601°E / -36.959444; 174.462601
Adjacent toTasman Sea
Area31,000 m2 (330,000 sq ft)
Length340 m (1120 ft)
Width120 m (390 ft)
Highest elevation60 m (200 ft)
Administration
New Zealand

Taitomo Island is a tidal island on the west coast of the Auckland Region, New Zealand, near Piha.

A narrow gap exists between Taitomo Island and Nun Rock

Taitomo Island is located at the southern end of Piha beach. The island is approximately 60 m (200 ft) above sealevel, and has an area of approximately 3.1 ha (7.7 acres).[1] Nun Rock is located on the west side of Taimoto Island, separated by a 10 m (33 ft) gap.[1]

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