Native name: Ōpāhekeheke | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Auckland |
| Coordinates | 36°37′05″S 174°22′54″E / 36.617987°S 174.381656°E |
| Adjacent to | Kaipara Harbour |
| Area | 13.5 ha (33 acres) [1] |
| Length | 850 m (2790 ft) |
| Width | 315 m (1033 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Administration | |
New Zealand | |
| Region | Auckland |
| Local government area | Rodney |
| Subdivision | Kumeū Subdivision |
Ōpāhekeheke Island is an island located in the southern Kaipara Harbour in the Auckland Region, New Zealand.
Geography
Ōpāhekeheke Island is located in the southwestern Kaipara Harbour, near the Kawau Parua Inlet and the mouth of Te Kowhai Creek on Te Korowai-o-Te-Tonga Peninsula. [2] It reaches a height of 18 m (59 ft) above sea level. [2] The island is a depositional sand bank, surrounded by intertidal flats and mangroves. [3]
Biodiversity
The island is forested by semi-mature and regenerating coastal forest. [3] The great white shark has been found in the waters surrounding the island, often attracted by Kaipara Harbour fishermen, who habitually discard unwanted fish such as spotted estuary smooth-hounds into a location known as "The Gutter". [4]
References
- ^ "Opahekeheke Island, Auckland". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Place name detail: Ōpāhekeheke Island". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ a b Schedule 1 Wetland Management Areas Schedule (PDF) (Report). Auckland Council. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ Morrison, M.A.; Lowe, M.L.; Jones, E.G.; Makey, L.; Shankar, U.; Usmar, N.; Miller, A.; Smith, M.; Middleton, C. (May 2014). Habitats of particular significance for fisheries management: the Kaipara Harbour (Report). Ministry for Primary Industries. ISBN 978-0-478-43227-5. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
Native name: Ōpāhekeheke | |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Geography | |
| Location | Auckland |
| Coordinates | 36°37′05″S 174°22′54″E / 36.617987°S 174.381656°E |
| Adjacent to | Kaipara Harbour |
| Area | 13.5 ha (33 acres) [1] |
| Length | 850 m (2790 ft) |
| Width | 315 m (1033 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Administration | |
New Zealand | |
| Region | Auckland |
| Local government area | Rodney |
| Subdivision | Kumeū Subdivision |
Ōpāhekeheke Island is an island located in the southern Kaipara Harbour in the Auckland Region, New Zealand.
Geography
Ōpāhekeheke Island is located in the southwestern Kaipara Harbour, near the Kawau Parua Inlet and the mouth of Te Kowhai Creek on Te Korowai-o-Te-Tonga Peninsula. [2] It reaches a height of 18 m (59 ft) above sea level. [2] The island is a depositional sand bank, surrounded by intertidal flats and mangroves. [3]
Biodiversity
The island is forested by semi-mature and regenerating coastal forest. [3] The great white shark has been found in the waters surrounding the island, often attracted by Kaipara Harbour fishermen, who habitually discard unwanted fish such as spotted estuary smooth-hounds into a location known as "The Gutter". [4]
References
- ^ "Opahekeheke Island, Auckland". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Place name detail: Ōpāhekeheke Island". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ a b Schedule 1 Wetland Management Areas Schedule (PDF) (Report). Auckland Council. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ Morrison, M.A.; Lowe, M.L.; Jones, E.G.; Makey, L.; Shankar, U.; Usmar, N.; Miller, A.; Smith, M.; Middleton, C. (May 2014). Habitats of particular significance for fisheries management: the Kaipara Harbour (Report). Ministry for Primary Industries. ISBN 978-0-478-43227-5. Retrieved 25 June 2024.