Akuaku

Akuaku, also known as Aku Aku, was a settlement about halfway between and in the of New Zealand's .
Wikipedia
  • Type: Ruins
  • Description: former town in New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Aku Aku”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Whareponga and Waipiro Bay.

Hamlet
is a bay and rural community in the of New Zealand's . It is located north of , and is the mouth of Stream and Wharekaka Stream. is situated 2½ km northeast of Akuaku.

Hamlet
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 4.0.
is a small coastal settlement in the Gisborne District on the East Coast of the of New Zealand. The name also refers to the bay that the settlement is built on. is situated 4½ km southwest of Akuaku.

Hamlet
is a village on the east coast of the of , located 103 km north of . Its population is estimated to be between 300 and 400 people. is situated 9 km southwest of Akuaku.

Akuaku

Latitude
-37.98705° or 37° 59′ 13″ south
Longitude
178.35863° or 178° 21′ 31″ east
Open location code
4VJW2975+5F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13517942926
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­ruins
Wiki­data ID
Q4701915
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Satellite Map

Discover Akuaku from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Akuaku” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Akuaku”
  • Persian: “اکواکو”
  • Turkish: “Akuaku”

Places with the Same Name

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Mataahu and Purehua.

Nearby Places

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