Pourewa Island

Pourewa Island lies in , just offshore from Cook's Cove in New Zealand. It was formerly known as Spöring Island, named by Lt. James Cook after the Finnish draughtsman Herman Spöring, a member of the scientific detachment aboard HM Bark Endeavour…
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  • Island
  • Description: island in New Zealand
  • Also known as
    “Loisel’s Island”
    “Spöring Island”
    “Sporings Island”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tolaga Bay.
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is both a bay and small town on the East… is situated 4½ km west of Pourewa Island.

Pourewa Island

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Latitude
-38.38333° or 38° 23′ south
Longitude
178.35° or 178° 21′ east
Open location code
4VHWJ982+M2
Geo­Names ID
2184312
Wiki­data ID
Q164435

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Pourewa Island” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tolaga Bay and Hauiti.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Te Pourewa and Cook’s Cove.

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