Motutara Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about northeast of Russell.
Motutara Island is situated between the northern ends of Motukiekie Island and Moturua Island.
Motutara Island shares a name with Motutara Rock (Twins Rock) which lies about further to the northeast.
In MÃÂori, 'motu' means island and 'tara' is a peak or point.