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Tarahiki Island

Tarahiki Island
Nickname: Shag Island
Geography
Location Hauraki Gulf
Coordinates 36°47′30″S 175°12′58″E / 36.79167°S 175.21611°E / -36.79167; 175.21611
Area 6 ha (15 acres)
Highest elevation 68 m (223 ft)
Administration
Demographics
Population 0

Tarahiki Island, also known as Shag Island, is a 6 ha (15 acres) island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. Its highest point is 68 m (223 ft) ASL and it lies 15.6 km (9.7 mi) from the mainland and about 3 km (1.9 mi) east of Waiheke Island. It is well known for its breeding colony of up to 700 spotted shags.

Coordinates: 36°47′30″S 175°12′58″E / 36.79167°S 175.21611°E / -36.79167; 175.21611



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