46°47′S 167°38′E / 46.783°S 167.633°E
Whenua Hou (Māori) | |
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Geography | |
Location | Tasman Sea |
Coordinates | 46°47′S 167°38′E / 46.783°S 167.633°E |
Archipelago | New Zealand archipelago |
Total islands | 1 |
Area | 14 km2 (5.4 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 250 m (820 ft)[1] |
Administration | |
Region | Southland Region |
Demographics | |
Population | Uninhabited (2023) |
Codfish Island / Whenua Hou is a small island (14 km2 or 5.4 sq mi) located to the west of Stewart Island in southern New Zealand. It reaches a height of 250 m (820 ft) close to the south coast. The island is home to Sirocco, an internationally famous kākāpō, a rare species of parrot.