Motutaiko Island

Motutaiko Island is the only within on the of New Zealand. It sits near the town of Motutere. The name "Motutaiko" is from the Māori language, with "motu" meaning island, and "taiko" being a name for the black petrel.
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  • Islet
  • …lies at an elevation of 356 metres (1,168 feet)
  • …is also known as “Motu Taiko”
  • Description: island in Lake Taupo, New Zealand

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Motutere and Hatepe.
is a small township on the southeastern shore… is situated 4 km southeast of Motutaiko Island.
is a small community northeast of Tauranga… is situated 6 km east of Motutaiko Island.

Motutaiko Island

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Latitude
-38.85416° or 38° 51′ 15″ south
Longitude
175.9426° or 175° 56′ 33″ east
Open location code
4VHQ4WWV+82
Open­Street­Map ID
way 215339243
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­wood
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
2186486
Wiki­data ID
Q102000310

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to German—“Motutaiko Island” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “جزيرة موتوتايكو”
  • Cebuano: “Motutaiko Island”
  • German: “Motutaiko Island”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hautūterangi and Lake Taupo Lookout.

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