North East Island, New Zealand

North East Island is the main island of the Snares Island group at 48°01′S 166°36′E / 48.017°S 166.600°E / -48.017; 166.600 approximately 200 kilometres (120 mi) south of New Zealand's South Island. The island forms a central triangle with peninsulas to the north, south and to the west and is some 3 by 2.5 km (1.9 by 1.6 mi) long by wide. Off the South Promontory lies Broughton Island, the second largest island in the group. South off the western peninsula coast lies the islet Alert Stack and off the North Promontory lies the North and South Daption Rocks.

North East Island
Looking to the highest point in the West, across North East Island
North East Island is located in New Zealand
North East Island
North East Island
The position of The Snares relative to New Zealand
Geography
Coordinates48°01′30″S 166°36′10″E / 48.02500°S 166.60278°E / -48.02500; 166.60278
ArchipelagoSnares Islands
Length3 km (1.9 mi)
Width2.5 km (1.55 mi)
Highest elevation130.0 m (426.5 ft)
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Demographics
Population0

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