The settlement of Harington Point (often incorrectly spelt Harrington Point) lies within the boundaries of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. It is located at the Otago Heads, at the northeastern end of Otago Peninsula, close to the entrance of Otago Harbour. The mouth of the harbour is at its narrowest at Harington Point, only some 400 metres separating the point from the mudflats at Aramoana on the opposing coast.
Harington Point is located between Taiaroa Head, the site of the only mainland royal albatross colony in the world,[1] and Te Rauone beach, historically known for its many sand dunes which have eroded.
The settlement can be reached via a 45-minute drive from Dunedin City on sealed roads, and is also serviced 7 days per week by a regular bus service taking 60 minutes from the city center, as well as a school bus.[2]
Despite its small size, Harington Point offers accommodation ranging from holiday houses to self-contained motel units.
- ^ Otago Peninsula Royal Albatross Centre Accessed 10 February 2014.
- ^ Otago Regional Council web site Bus timetables. Accessed 10 February 2014.