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Small island in New Zealand

Putahataha Island
Putahataha Island in front of Maunganui Bay
Putahataha Island is located in Northland RegionPutahataha IslandPutahataha Island
Geography
LocationBay of Islands
Coordinates35°11′30.6″S 174°17′33.1″E / 35.191833°S 174.292528°E / -35.191833; 174.292528
Length119 m (390 ft)
Width64 m (210 ft)
Administration
New Zealand

Putahataha Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) northeast of Russell.

The island sits about 75 metres (246 ft) off the shoreline of Cape Brett. It is largely a rocky outcrop with little vegetation.

Putahataha is a popular diving spot teeming with aquatic life and featuring an underwater cavern.

Putahataha Island, location within the Bay Of Islands, Northland Region, New Zealand Putahataha Island, Bay Of Islands, Northland NZ

References

  1. "Putahataha Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  2. "Putahataha Island". Dive SSI.
  3. "Northland Putahataha Island". Global Dive. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  4. "Living World Underwater Transect". New Zealand Geographic. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
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