Motuwheteke Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) northeast of Russell.[1]

Motuwheteke Island
Motuwheteke Island is located in Northland Region
Motuwheteke Island
Motuwheteke Island
Geography
LocationBay of Islands
Coordinates35°12′02.0″S 174°17′19.8″E / 35.200556°S 174.288833°E / -35.200556; 174.288833
Length200 m (700 ft)
Width79 m (259 ft)
Administration
New Zealand
Map
Motuwheteke Island, location within the Bay Of Islands, Northland Region, New Zealand
Map
Motuwheteke Island, Bay Of Islands, Northland NZ

The island sits about 60 metres (200 ft) off the shoreline of Cape Brett by the mouth of Maunganui Bay. With an average visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 23m it is a popular diving spot.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Motuwheteke Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Motuwheteke Island". Dive Champ.
  3. ^ "Motuwheteke Island". Dive SSI. Retrieved 7 November 2024.