Moturoa/Rabbit Island

Moturoa / Rabbit Island is a small island that lies across the southernmost part of Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, on the northern coast of New Zealand's .
  • Type: Island
  • Description: small island in the southernmost part of the Tasman Bay, in the northern coast of New Zealand’s South Island
  • Also known as: “Moturoa / Rabbit Island” and “Sandy Island”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mapua and Bronte.

Photo: Hollahollaholla03, Public domain.
Māpua is a small town in the of New Zealand.

Hamlet
, a locality in the of New Zealand, lies between Richmond and . is situated 4½ km west of Moturoa/Rabbit Island.

Village
is a settlement in the of New Zealand's upper . is situated 5 km northwest of Moturoa/Rabbit Island.

Moturoa/Rabbit Island

Latitude
-41.26667° or 41° 16′ south
Longitude
173.13333° or 173° 8′ east
Elevation
13 metres (43 feet)
Open location code
4VCMP4MM+88
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Maori—“Moturoa/Rabbit Island” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Pea Viner Corner and Mapua.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Rough Island and Waimea River.

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