Mahurangi Peninsula

Mahurangi Peninsula
Peninsula
The Mahurangi Peninsula seen from Mahurangi West
Mahurangi Peninsula
Coordinates: 36°27′00″S 174°44′46″E / 36.450°S 174.746°E / -36.450; 174.746
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Area
 • Total46.67 square kilometres (18.02 sq mi)

Mahurangi Peninsula is a landform in the Rodney Local Board Area in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island.[1] It is located between two bodies of water: the Mahurangi Harbour and Kawau Bay.

Geography

The settlements of Snells Beach and Algies Bay are located in the northern part of the peninsula.[1] Scandrett Regional Park is located on the eastern side of the peninsula.[1] Scott Point is the south-western most point of the peninsula,[1] and includes the Mahurangi Scenic Reserve, Scotts Landing and Scott Homestead.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "North Auckland's hidden gem – Mahurangi Peninsula". grownups.co.nz. Grown Ups. 6 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Scotts Landing". auckland.govt.nz. Auckland Council.


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