Pig Island/Mātau

Pig Island / Mātau is an island located at the northern end of in the of New Zealand, near the township of . It is slightly smaller and much flatter than its more popular neighbour .
  • Type: Island
  • Description: island in New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Pig Island” and “Pig Island / Mātau”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Pigeon Island.

Island
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Pig Island/Mātau

Latitude
-44.94572° or 44° 56′ 45″ south
Longitude
168.40877° or 168° 24′ 32″ east
Elevation
310 metres (1,017 feet)
Open location code
4V7C3C35+PG
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
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Geo­Names ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Maori—“Pig Island/Mātau” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Pig Island/Matau”
  • Chinese: “豬島”
  • Dutch: “Pig Island, New Zealand”
  • German: “Pig Island/Mātau”
  • Maori: “Mātau”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Greenstone and Elfin Bay.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Tree Island and Lake Face Creek.

Otago: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Dunedin and Port Chalmers.

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