Okahu Island

Okahu Island (Red Head Island)
Okahu Island viewed from Waewaetorea Island
Okahu Island (Red Head Island)
Geography
LocationBay of Islands
Coordinates35°11′53″S 174°12′33″E / 35.19806°S 174.20917°E / -35.19806; 174.20917
Highest elevation71 m (233 ft)
Administration
New Zealand

Okahu Island (Red Head Island) is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of Russell.[1][2]

Okahu Island is home to threatened and regionally significant bird species including recent breeding records of the northern New Zealand dotterel and Variable oystercatcher. [3]

References

  1. ^ "Okahu Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  2. ^ Sailing Directions (enroute): East Coast of Australia and New Zealand. The Agency. 2000.
  3. ^ "Bay of Islands" (PDF). Northland Regional Council. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
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