Māori: Te Motu-a-Ihenga | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 36°48′37″S 174°56′49″E / 36.810212°S 174.947019°E |
Area | 179 ha (440 acres) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 1 |
Motuihe Island (official name: Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga)[1] lies between Motutapu and Waiheke islands in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand, near Auckland. The island measures 179 ha (440 acres),[2] of which around 18 ha (44 acres) are remnants of coastal forest. The island is a recreation reserve controlled by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and administered by the Motuihe Trust. It is a popular spot for day trips, accessible from Auckland by seaplane or by private boat. The island is known for its beautiful beaches.[3][4]
The name comes from Te Motu-a-Ihenga, Māori for 'Ihenga's Island'.[5]