Tarahiki Island

Tarahiki Island, also known as Shag Island, is a 6 ha island in the of . Its highest point is 68 m ASL and it lies 15.6 km from the mainland and about 3 km east of .
  • Type: Island
  • Description: island
  • Also known as: Shag Island” and “Tarahiki Island (Shag Island)

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stony Batter and Orapiu.

Locality
Photo: Stagking, Public domain.
is a historic defence installation at the north-eastern end of , , . It is sited within a 50-acre scenic reserve of the same name, owned by the New Zealand Department of Conservation. is situated 6 km northwest of Tarahiki Island.

Village
is a rural settlement on the southeast coast of in the of New Zealand. It is at the end of a small peninsula between Te Matuku Bay and Waiheke Channel. is situated 9 km southwest of Tarahiki Island.

Tarahiki Island

Latitude
-36.79009° or 36° 47′ 24″ south
Longitude
175.2273° or 175° 13′ 38″ east
Elevation
14 metres (46 feet)
Open location code
4VMQ665G+XW
Geo­Names ID
6233825
Wiki­data ID
Q1277344
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Tarahiki Island” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Pakatoa and Cowes.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Terahiki Island and Pakatoa Island.

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