French Pass

French Pass is a narrow and treacherous stretch of water that separates D'Urville Island, at the north end of the of New Zealand, from the mainland coast.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bulwer.

Locality
Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.
is a small locality in Waihinau Bay in the outer Pelorus Sound / Te Hoiere, New Zealand. is situated 9 km east of French Pass.

French Pass

Latitude
-40.91667° or 40° 55′ south
Longitude
173.85° or 173° 51′ east
Open location code
4VFM3VM2+82
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: French Pass (Anaru) and Mitikarukaru.

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