| Harakeke Island | |
| Nickname: | Galakek Island |
| Location: | Bay of Islands |
| Coordinates: | -35.1544°N 174.1329°W |
| Map: | Northland |
| Elevation M: | 90 |
| Country: | New Zealand |
Harakeke Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about north of Russell.[1] It is situated at the north-eastern extent of the Bay of Islands, about off the Purerua Peninsula.
It is the largest of an island cluster known as Cape Wiwiki.[2] About to the north-east of Harakeke is Tikitiki Island (Ninepin Island).
Although less common, some maps list Harakeke Island as Galakek Island.[3] [4]
In 2015, the New Zealand Department of Conservation declared Harakeke Island pest free.[5]
Harekeke is the Māori word for flax, a native plant used for weaving and basket making.[6]