Rangitoto Islands
The Rangitoto Islands are a group of islands near the Marlborough Sounds along the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
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Rangitoto Islands as seen from D'Urville Island
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Jag Rocks (Central) to the east of Rangitoto Islands (LHS)
Geography | |
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Location | Marlborough Region |
Coordinates | 40.7674°S 173.9822°E |
Highest elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
The group consists of Wakaterepapanui Island (225 m (738 ft) high), Tinui Island (190 m (620 ft) high) and Puangiangi Island (150 m (490 ft) high).[1]
From 1957 Puangiangi Island was inhabited solely by Ross Webber, who recently sold it.[2]
See also
- Islands of New Zealand
- List of islands
- Desert island
References
- "Rangitoto Islands, Marlborough – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/7993059/Island-dweller-left-for-wife-and-city-life
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