Motu Matakohe
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"Limestone Island" redirects here. For the islands in Ontario, Canada, see Limestone Islands.
Motu Matakohe, also known as Matakohe or Limestone Island, is a 37 hectares (91 acres) island in the upper reaches of Whangārei Harbour, just off Onerahi, a seaside suburb of the city of Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand. Used for farming and industry for many years, the island is an example of ecological island restoration by a volunteer community group.
Quick Facts Matakohe (Māori)Nickname: Limestone Island, Geography ...
Matakohe (Māori) Nickname: Limestone Island | |
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Geography | |
Location | Whangārei Harbour, Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 35°47′3″S 174°21′34″E |
Area | 0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
Administration | |
New Zealand | |
Northland | New Zealand |
Demographics | |
Population | 1 (island ranger) |
Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
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