Motutui Island
Motutui Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bay of Islands |
| Coordinates | 35°10′16.3″S 174°07′19.5″E / 35.171194°S 174.122083°E |
| Highest elevation | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Administration | |
New Zealand | |
Motutui Island is a tidal island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of Russell.[1][2] It is located just off the Howe Point on Cape Wiwki on the Purepua Peninsula.
Etymology
In Māori, 'motu' means island.[3] 'Tui' could be referring to the endemic bird (Tūī), or the Māori name Tui.[4]
References
- ^ "Motutui Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Map showing location of Motutui Island". Backpack New Zealand.
- ^ "Motu". Te Aka Maori Dictionary.
- ^ "tui". Te Aka Maori Dictionary.