Tarahiki Island
Island in New Zealand
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Tarahiki Island, also known as Shag Island, is a 6 ha (15 acres) island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. Its highest point is 68 m (223 ft) ASL and it lies 15.6 km (9.7 mi) from the mainland and about 3 km (1.9 mi) east of Waiheke Island.[1] It is well known for its breeding colony of up to 700 spotted shags.[2][3]
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LocationHauraki Gulf
Coordinates36.79067°S 175.22669°E
Area6 ha (15 acres)
Highestelevation68 m (223 ft)
Nickname: Shag Island | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Hauraki Gulf |
| Coordinates | 36.79067°S 175.22669°E |
| Area | 6 ha (15 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
