Awarua Rock

Awarua Rock is an unofficial name for an island on the coast of New Zealand's Northland Region. It is located on the Pacific coast, north of the entrance to Whangārei Harbour.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Taurikura and Whangārei Heads.

Hamlet

Photo: Follash, Public domain.

Taurikura is a small, rural township in the Whangarei… Taurikura is situated 6 km southwest of Awarua Rock.

Village

Whangārei Heads is a locality and volcanic promontory… Whangārei Heads is situated 6 km southwest of Awarua Rock.

Village

Parua Bay is a locality and bay on the northern side… Parua Bay is situated 6 km west of Awarua Rock.

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Latitude

-35.77818° or 35° 46′ 41″ south

Longitude

174.55019° or 174° 33′ 1″ east

Open location code

4VPP6HC2+P3

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“Awarua Rock” goes by many names.

Explore places such as Taurikura and McLeod Bay.

Highlights include Kauri Mountain and Awarua Rock.

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