East Cape

's East Cape of the is one of the most isolated areas in the country. This region has a reputation for rugged yet spectacular coastlines, rich Māori heritage and culture, and a relaxed way of life centered around te moana.
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  • Type: Cape
  • Description: coastal location in New Zealand
  • Also known as: East Cape, New Zealand” and “Otiki

Places of Interest

Highlights include East Cape Lighthouse and Otiki.

Lighthouse
Photo: Chakal, Public domain.
is a lighthouse sited on Otiki Hill above East Cape, the easternmost point on the of New Zealand. It is owned and operated by Maritime New Zealand.

East Cape

Latitude
-37.6923° or 37° 41′ 32″ south
Longitude
178.5502° or 178° 33′ 1″ east
Elevation
38 metres (125 feet)
Open location code
4VJW8H52+33
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9855809948
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
Geo­Names ID
2191491
Wiki­data ID
Q1048287
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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Ukrainian—“East Cape” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: است كيب
  • Arabic: الرأس الشرقي
  • Basque: East Cape
  • Cebuano: East Cape
  • Chinese: 東角 (新西蘭)
  • Chinese: 東角 (紐西蘭)
  • Czech: Východní mys
  • Dutch: East Cape
  • French: Cap Est
  • French: East Cape
  • German: East Cape
  • Hungarian: Keleti-fok
  • Korean: 이스트곶
  • Macedonian: Источен ’Рт
  • Polish: Przylądek Wschodni
  • Slovenian: Vzhodni rt
  • Spanish: Cabo Este
  • Spanish: East Cape
  • Ukrainian: Мис Східний (Нова Зеландія)
  • Ukrainian: Мис Східний

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