Motukauri Island (Bay of Islands)

Motukauri Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about east of Russell. It lies about off the Orokawa Peninsula.

Moto translates to Island and kauri refers to the Agathis Tree - also known as the Kauri.

There are three other islands named Motukauri in the Northland Region - most likely due to the meaning of the name in Maori:

• Motukauri Island (Hokianga Harbour) - geographically this is a peninsular but known as an Island due to its narrow isthmus (only 18m wide at its narrowest).
• Motukauri Island (Whangaruru Harbour)
• Motukauri Island (Te Horoatetamingi Point)

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