Motutara Island (Bay of Islands) explained

Motutara Island
Location:	Bay of Islands
Coordinates:	-35.2144°N 174.1951°W
Map:	Northland
Country:	New Zealand

Motutara Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about northeast of Russell.^[1]

Motutara Island is situated between the northern ends of Motukiekie Island and Moturua Island.

Motutara Island shares a name with Motutara Rock (Twins Rock) which lies about further to the northeast.

Etymology

In Māori, 'motu' means island^[2] and 'tara' is a peak or point.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Motutara Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map. NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. 6 November 2024.
2. Web site: Motu . Te Aka Maori Dictionary.
3. Web site: tara. Te Aka Maori Dictionary.