Motutapu Island

Motutapu Island
Native name:
Motutapu (Māori)
The nearest two headlands in this view from Rangitoto are part of Motutapu
Location of Motutapu island (marked in red)
Geography
LocationHauraki Gulf
Coordinates36°45′S 174°55′E / 36.750°S 174.917°E / -36.750; 174.917
Area15.1 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Administration
Demographics
Population6

Motutapu Island is a 1,510 ha (3,700-acre)[1] island in the Hauraki Gulf to the northeast of the city of Auckland, New Zealand. The island is part of the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park. The island can be accessed via regular ferry services departing from Auckland City.

  1. ^ "Data Table – Protected Areas – LINZ Data Service (recorded area 1510.368 ha)". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 2019-08-30.