Motutui Island

Motutui Island
Motutui Island is located in Northland Region
Motutui Island
Location within Northland Region
Geography
LocationBay of Islands
Coordinates35°10′16.3″S 174°07′19.5″E / 35.171194°S 174.122083°E / -35.171194; 174.122083
Highest elevation63 m (207 ft)
Administration
New Zealand
Motutui Island, location within the Bay Of Islands, Northland Region, New Zealand
Motutui Island, Bay Of Islands, Northland NZ

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

Etymology

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

References

  1. ↑ "Motutui Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "Map showing location of Motutui Island". Backpack New Zealand.
  3. ↑ "Motu". Te Aka Maori Dictionary.
  4. ↑ "tui". Te Aka Maori Dictionary.