Motukorea Channel
Motukorea Channel is a strait in Auckland Region, North Island. Motukorea Channel is situated nearby to the locality Pare torotika, as well as near Taurangaokahu.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Rangitoto Island and Rangitoto Wharf.
Rangitoto Island
Photo: BrysonH44, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf, just off the North Island of New Zealand. It is 40 minutes by ferry from Auckland and is a popular destination for a halfday hike with a great view and tunnel-like caves formed by lava.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include St Heliers and Glendowie.
St Heliers
Suburb
Photo: Carpenter0, Public domain.
St Heliers is a seaside suburb of Auckland with a population of 11,760 as of June 2025. This suburb is popular amongst visitors for the beaches, cafés, and views of Rangitoto Island, the distinctive volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf. St Heliers is situated 5 km south of Motukorea Channel.
Glendowie
Suburb
Photo: Clivostros, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Glendowie is a suburb in Auckland, New Zealand. It is under the local governance of Auckland Council. It was under Auckland City Council from 1989 until the merger of all of Auckland's councils into the "super city" in 2010. Glendowie is situated 6 km south of Motukorea Channel.
Mission Bay
Suburb
Photo: Sgroey, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mission Bay is a seaside suburb of Auckland city, on the North Island of New Zealand. The suburb's beach is a popular resort, located alongside Tamaki Drive. Mission Bay is situated 6 km southwest of Motukorea Channel.
Motukorea Channel
- Type: Strait
- Category: body of water
- Location: Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-36.8082° or 36° 48′ 30″ southLongitude
174.88019° or 174° 52′ 49″ eastOpen location code
4VMP5VRJ+P3GeoNames ID
6232096
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Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Iliomama Rock and Rangitoto Ferry Terminal.
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