Auckland Islands

The Auckland Islands (Māori: Motu Maha or Maungahuka) are a group of islands that are part of New Zealand. The islands are 465 kilometres (289 mi) south of the South Island. There are no people on the islands.

The biggest island is Auckland Island. There are smaller islands around Auckland Island like Adams Island, Enderby Island, Disappointment Island, Ewing Island, Rose Island, Dundas Island, and Green Island.

The islands were found by Europeans in 1806.

References

↑ West, Carol (May 2005). "New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Research Strategy" (PDF). Department of Conservation. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
1 2 "Data Table – Protected Areas – LINZ Data Service (recorded area 62564 ha)". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 9 November 2023.

[:0-1] West, Carol (May 2005). "New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Research Strategy" (PDF). Department of Conservation. Retrieved 9 November 2023.

[linz-2] 1 2 "Data Table – Protected Areas – LINZ Data Service (recorded area 62564 ha)". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 9 November 2023.