Tarahiki Island facts for kids
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Nickname: Shag Island
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| Geography | |
| Location | Hauraki Gulf |
| Coordinates | 36°47′26″S 175°13′36″E / 36.79067°S 175.22669°E |
| Area | 6 ha (15 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 68 m (223 ft) |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Tarahiki Island, also known as Shag Island, is a 6 ha (15 acres) island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. Its highest point is 68 m (223 ft) ASL and it lies 15.6 km (9.7 mi) from the mainland and about 3 km (1.9 mi) east of Waiheke Island. It is well known for its breeding colony of up to 700 spotted shags.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Tarahiki para niños
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