Karikari Peninsula
| Karikari Peninsula | ||
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| Coordinates | 34 ° 51 ′ S , 173 ° 25 ′ E | |
| location | east of the Aupōuri Peninsula , Northland Region , North Island , New Zealand | |
| Waters 1 | Rangaunu Harbor , Rangaunu Bay , Pacific Ocean | |
| Waters 2 | Doubtless Bay , Pacific Ocean | |
| length | 22 km | |
| width | 16 km | |
The Karikari Peninsula is a rocky peninsula in the region Northland on the North Island of New Zealand .
Originally it was an island that is connected to the larger Aupōuri Peninsula by a 13-kilometer stretch of sand .
The north side of the L-shaped peninsula is formed by Rangaunu Bay with Karikari Beach , to the west is the natural harbor Rangaunu Harbor . To the east lies Doubtless Bay , the north and west sides of which are formed by the peninsula. The northernmost point is Cape Karikari, in front of which the Rocky Island is in front. The westernmost point is Knuckle Point , this cape also forms the northwest end of Doubtless Bay.
The Moturoa Islands are located off the north-western tip of the island . The coast of Doubtless Bay on the east side of the sandstrip is known as Tokerau Beach .
The local Iwi is Ngāti Kahu . In the mythology of Māori that landed Waka (canoe) Waipapa led by Kaiwhetu and Wairere in New Zealand at Karikari.
Oranges are grown on the north side of the peninsula.
There are several settlements on the peninsula, the largest being Whatuwhiwhi on the south side. Other settlements are Tokerau Beach , Rangiputa and existing only a few houses Merita . The northern part of Tokerua Beach and the adjoining north side of Doubtless Bay are the most densely populated areas of the peninsula.
The island is accessed by a road to Tokerau Beach, the Inland Road .
In the western tip of the peninsula there is Lake Rotokawau and another small lake.
Matai Bay on the northeast coast and Rangiputa on the west coast are tourist destinations.
literature
- "New Zealand Travel Atlas", Wise Maps Auckland. ISBN 0-908794-47-9 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Mangonui and District . Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ^ WF Parkes: The Visitors' Guide to the Far North - Mangonui County , 3rd edition. Edition c.1965, p. P.26.
- ↑ Ngāti Kuri, Ngai Takoto, Te Patu and Ngāti Kahu . Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ↑ Canoe traditions - Other northern canoes . Retrieved January 7, 2011.
- ^ All about the Doubtless Bay area . Doubtless Bay Promotion Inc. Retrieved January 7, 2011.