Poroporo Island

Poroporo Island
Poroporo Island with unnamed rocks in front
Poroporo Island
Geography
LocationBay of Islands
Coordinates35°13′18.3″S 174°14′09.2″E / 35.221750°S 174.235889°E / -35.221750; 174.235889
Administration
New Zealand

Poroporo Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand,[1] located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of Russell. [2] It is about 650 metres (2,130 ft) from Urupukapuka Island and is directly opposite the entrance to Otehei Bay.

References

  1. ^ de Graaf, Peter (2 December 2018). "Bay of Islands dig uncovers more evidence of NZ's origins". NZ Herald.
  2. ^ "Poroporo Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.