East Cape facts for kids
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East Cape on the right hand end of the Raukumara Range
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 Location in New Zealand
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| Location | Gisborne District, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 37°41′21″S 178°32′54″E / 37.6892°S 178.5483°E |
| Offshore water bodies | Pacific Ocean |
East Cape is the most eastern point of New Zealand's main islands. It's found at the top end of the Gisborne District on the North Island. Sometimes, "East Cape" can mean the wider area around this point.
A Bit of History
A famous British explorer, James Cook, first named this place "Cape East" during his travels between 1769 and 1779. East Cape is one of four special "Cardinal Capes" in New Zealand. The others are North Cape, West Cape, and South Cape.
East Cape Lighthouse
The East Cape Lighthouse stands at the very eastern tip of the cape. It is managed by Maritime New Zealand. Just offshore, you can see a small island called East Island / Whangaokeno, also known as Motu o Kaiawa.
In 2017, the New Zealand Transport Agency improved the Horoera Bridge. This upgrade made it easier for campervans and other large vehicles to reach the East Cape Lighthouse. The new bridge replaced a temporary Bailey bridge that was put in place in 2015.
Recent Events
On March 4, 2021, a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 hit the East Cape region.
Images for kids
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East Cape Islands or Sun Rise Islands
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View from East Cape looking towards East Island / Whangaokeno
See also
In Spanish: East Cape para niños
