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Tawiriwiri Island

Tawiriwiri Island (in distance, left of centre) with Mahenotiti Island in the foreground (right)
Tawiriwiri Island
Geography
Location	Bay of Islands
Coordinates	35°13′45.7″S 174°15′18.7″E / 35.229361°S 174.255194°E / -35.229361; 174.255194
Length	158 m (518 ft)
Width	121 m (397 ft)
Administration
New Zealand

Tawiriwiri Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northeast of Russell. It is situated about 50 metres (160 ft) off a small peninsula known as Te Tawa Hill. Tawiriwiri has Kaimarama Bay to the north and Kaingahoa bay to the south. The nearest islands is Mahenotiti Island.

Etymology

In Māori, 'tāwiriwiri' means either to 'tremble greatly' or a 'tail' (like that of a fish).

References

1. "Tawiriwiri Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
2. "Map showing location of Tawiriwiri Island". Backpack New Zealand.
3. "tāwiriwiri". Te Aka Maori Dictionary.

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