Beehive Island / Taungamaro Island Explained

Beehive Island / Taungamaro Island
Native Name:Maori: Taungamaro
Nickname:-->
Coordinates:-36.4518°N 174.8211°W
Location:Auckland
Waterbody:Hauraki Gulf
Area Ha:5.7
Length M:117
Width M:80
Elevation M:10
Country:New Zealand
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Auckland

Beehive Island / Taungamaro Island is an island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. It sits southwest of Kawau Island.

Geography

Beehive Island / Taungamaro Island is located off the southwestern coast of Kawau Island. The Rosario Channel separates the island from Kawau, and the South Channel separates the island from Motuketekete Island to the southwest.

Biodiversity

The island is among one of the few Hauraki Gulf islands which are free of invasive pests, such as rats, mice, plague skinks or Argentine ants.[1]

History

The Beehive Island Recreation Reserve was established on the island in 2009.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A quick guide to the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana . . 2019 . 25 June 2024.