Taiaroa Head
Taiaroa Head is a headland at the end of the Otago Peninsula in New Zealand, overlooking the mouth of the Otago Harbour. It lies within the city limits of Dunedin.
- Cape
- …lies at an elevation of 76 metres (249 feet)
- …is also known as “Taiaroa Cape”
- Description: New Zealand headland
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Fort Taiaroa and Pukekura.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aramoana and Harington Point.
Harington Point
Harington Point, often incorrectly spelt Harrington…
Ōtākou
Ōtākou is a settlement within the boundaries of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand.
Taiaroa Head
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Latitude
-45.77515° or 45° 46′ 31″ south
Longitude
170.72833° or 170° 43′ 42″ east
Open location code
4V6G6PFH+W8
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural = cape
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism = attraction
Satellite Map
See this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Chinese to Ukrainian—“Taiaroa Head” goes by many names.
泰亚罗阿角Chinese
TaiaroaCzech
Taiaroa HeadDutch
Kabo TaiaroaEsperanto
Taiaroa HeadIndonesian
Tanjung TaiaroaIndonesian
ТаиароаRussian
ТаяроаRussian
Мис ТайароаUkrainian
Мис ТаяроаUkrainian
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Te Ngaru and Heyward Point.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover Taiaroa Albatross Colony and Waiwhakaheke overlook.
Curious Places to Discover
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“The world is so empty if we think of it only as mountains, rivers, and cities; but to know someone here and there who is in harmony with us… makes this earth an inhabited garden.”
Otago: Highlights
Learn more about Dunedin and Port Chalmers.
