Poroporo Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand,[1] located about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of Russell. [2] It is about 650 metres (2,130 ft) from Urupukapuka Island and is directly opposite the entrance to Otehei Bay.

Poroporo Island
Poroporo Island with unnamed rocks in front
Poroporo Island is located in Northland Region
Poroporo Island
Poroporo Island
Geography
LocationBay of Islands
Coordinates35°13′18.3″S 174°14′09.2″E / 35.221750°S 174.235889°E / -35.221750; 174.235889
Administration
New Zealand
Map
Putahataha Island, location within the Bay Of Islands, Northland Region, New Zealand
Map
Putahataha Island, Bay Of Islands, Northland NZ

References

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  1. ^ de Graaf, Peter (2 December 2018). "Bay of Islands dig uncovers more evidence of NZ's origins". NZ Herald.
  2. ^ "Poroporo Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.