Rangitoto Islands

Rangitoto Islands
Geography
Location Marlborough Region
Coordinates 40°46′03″S 173°58′56″E / 40.7674°S 173.9822°E / -40.7674; 173.9822
Highest elevation 225 m (738 ft)
Administration
Demographics
Population 0

The Rangitoto Islands are a group of islands near the Marlborough Sounds along the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

Rangitoto Islands as seen from D'Urville Island
Jag Rocks (Central) to the east of Rangitoto Islands (LHS)

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]

Coordinates: 40°46′03″S 173°58′56″E / 40.7674°S 173.9822°E / -40.7674; 173.9822

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Rangitoto Islands, Marlborough – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
  2. ↑ http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/7993059/Island-dweller-left-for-wife-and-city-life


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