Rangitoto Islands

Coordinates: 40°46′03″S 173°58′56″E / 40.7674°S 173.9822°E / -40.7674; 173.9822
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Rangitoto Islands
Map
Geography
LocationMarlborough Region
Coordinates40°46′03″S 173°58′56″E / 40.7674°S 173.9822°E / -40.7674; 173.9822
Highest elevation225 m (738 ft)
Administration
Demographics
Population0

The Rangitoto Islands are a group of islands near the Marlborough Sounds along the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

Rangitoto Islands as seen from D'Urville Island
Jag Rocks (Central) to the east of Rangitoto Islands (LHS)

The group consists of Wakaterepapanui Island (225 m (738 ft) high), Tinui Island (190 m (620 ft) high) and Puangiangi Island (150 m (490 ft) high).[1]

From 1957 Puangiangi Island was inhabited solely by Ross Webber, who recently sold it.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Rangitoto Islands, Marlborough – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
  2. ^ http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/7993059/Island-dweller-left-for-wife-and-city-life


40°46′03″S 173°58′56″E / 40.7674°S 173.9822°E / -40.7674; 173.9822