Mahurangi Island (Goat Island) facts for kids
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Mahurangi (Māori)
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Mahurangi Island including Okorotere Island (left)
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| Geography | |
| Location | Waikato region |
| Coordinates | 36°49′49″S 175°49′12″E / 36.83028°S 175.82000°E |
| Area | 0.06 km2 (0.023 sq mi) |
| Length | 1 km (0.6 mi) |
| Width | .35 km (0.217 mi) |
| Highest point | 80 |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Mahurangi Island, also known as Goat Island, is a small, special island located off the coast of New Zealand's North Island. It's a peaceful place, home to nature, and no people live there. This island is about 1.1 kilometers (less than a mile) northeast of a town called Hahei on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Discovering Mahurangi Island
Mahurangi Island, also called Goat Island, is a small piece of land found in the beautiful Waikato region of New Zealand. It sits about 1.1 kilometers northeast of a town called Hahei on the Coromandel Peninsula. The island is quite small, covering an area of about 6 hectares. That's roughly the size of six rugby fields! Even though it's small, it rises to a height of 80 meters (about 262 feet) above the sea.
What is the Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve?
Mahurangi Island is a very important part of the Te Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove) Marine Reserve. A marine reserve is like a national park, but for the ocean! It's a protected area where sea creatures and their homes are kept safe. This means fishing and taking anything from the ocean are not allowed. Protecting these areas helps fish, plants, and other marine life to thrive. Mahurangi Island forms one corner of this special underwater world.
Exploring Nearby Islands
Around Mahurangi Island, you can find many other smaller islands. These include Okorotere and Te Tio Islands. Each of these islands adds to the natural beauty and unique environment of the area. They are all part of the amazing coastal landscape near the Coromandel Peninsula.
