Motuareronui/Adele Island

Motuareronui / Adele Island is a small island off the coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is contained within Abel Tasman National Park. The navigator and botanist Jules Dumont d'Urville charted the island in 1827.

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Type: Island
Description: island in New Zealand
Also known as: “Adele Island” and “Motuareronui / Adele Island”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cleopatras Pool.

Cleopatras Pool

Swimming area

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Cleopatras Pool is a swimming area, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Motuareronui/Adele Island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mārahau and Kaiteriteri.

Mārahau

Village

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Mārahau is a village in the Tasman District of the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 19 kilometres north of Motueka. Its location on Tasman Bay and at the southern entrance of the Abel Tasman National Park makes it a popular holiday destination for those keen on outdoor activities. Mārahau is situated 5 km southwest of Motuareronui/Adele Island.

Kaiteriteri

Village

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Kaiteriteri is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the South Island of New Zealand. It is close to both Mārahau, the main gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, and the town of Motueka. Kaiteriteri is situated 7 km southwest of Motuareronui/Adele Island.

Motuareronui/Adele Island

Latitude

-40.98024° or 40° 58′ 49″ south

Longitude

173.05984° or 173° 3′ 35″ east

Elevation

34 metres (112 feet)

Open location code

4VFM2395+WW

GeoNames ID

2194119

Wikidata ID

Q15178174

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Satellite Map

Discover Motuareronui/Adele Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Maori—“Motuareronui/Adele Island” goes by many names.

Cebuano: “Adele Island”
Dutch: “Adele Island”
French: “île Adèle”
French: “Île Adèle”
French: “Motuareronui”
German: “Motuareronui / Adele Island”
German: “Motuareronui/Adele Island”
Maori: “Motuareronui”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Stream Cove and Adele.

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