Taitomo Island is a tidal island on the west coast of the Auckland Region, New Zealand, near Piha.
 Taitomo Island in 2009 | |
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Auckland |
| Coordinates | 36°57′34″S 174°27′45″E / 36.959444°S 174.462601°E |
| Adjacent to | Tasman Sea |
| Area | 31,000 m2 (330,000 sq ft) |
| Length | 340 m (1120 ft) |
| Width | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
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New Zealand | |
Geography
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Taitomo Island is located at the southern end of Piha beach. The island is approximately 60 m (200 ft) above sealevel, and has an area of approximately 3.1 ha (7.7 acres).[1] Nun Rock is located on the west side of Taimoto Island, separated by a 10 m (33 ft) gap.[1]
Geology
editTaitomo Island and Nun Rock consist of a volcanic conglomerate of rocks of volcanic origin from the Miocene era. A strip of andesite rock is found in the middle of the island, which over time has partially dissolved, creating a feature known as the Key Hole.[2]
History
editArchaeological evidence shows that Taitomo Island was the location of at least three fortified pā.[2]
Early European settlers used various names for the island, including Rabbit Island and Camel Rock.[3] The island is owned by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Taitomo Island, Auckland". NZ Topo Map. Gavin Harriss. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
- ^ a b Cameron, Taylor, Beever (1995), Flora and vegetation of Taitomo Island and Nun Rock, South Piha, West Auckland, p. 14
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "Taitomo Island". Sandra Coney. Retrieved 17 December 2020.