Tawiriwiri Island Explained

Tawiriwiri Island
Location:	Bay of Islands
Coordinates:	-35.2294°N 174.2552°W
Map:	Northland
Length M:	158
Width M:	121
Country:	New Zealand

Tawiriwiri Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about northeast of Russell. It is situated about off a small peninsula known as Te Tawa Hill. Tawiriwiri has Kaimarama Bay to the north and Kaingahoa bay to the south. The nearest islands is Mahenotiti Island.^{[1] [2]}

Etymology

In Māori, 'tāwiriwiri' means either to 'tremble greatly' or a 'tail' (like that of a fish).^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tawiriwiri Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map. NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. 6 November 2024.
2. Web site: Map showing location of Tawiriwiri Island . Backpack New Zealand.
3. Web site: tāwiriwiri . Te Aka Maori Dictionary.