Dragon Island is a small privately owned island just outside Harataonga Bay, on the northeast coast of Great Barrier Island, located 95 kilometres (59 mi) to the northeast of Auckland, in New Zealand.[1] The island provides Harataonga Bay with shelter from easterly and southeasterly winds by blocking the bay from Pacific storms.[2][3] The island is in relatively calm water, sheltered by the larger Rakitu Island to the north.[4] It was once farmed but is now unpopulated and has reverted to scrub.[citation needed]
.jpg) Dragon Island (left distance) from Overtons Beach in Harataonga Bay | |
 Interactive map of Dragon Island | |
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| Coordinates | 36°09′50″S 175°29′28″E / 36.164°S 175.491°E |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
See also
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References
edit- ↑ "New Zealand Topographic Map". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ "Harataonga". Aotea Great Barrier Island. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ MacDonald, Nicola (3 December 2018). "Coastal Resources Ltd Submission" (PDF). epa.govt.nz. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ Anthoni, J Floor (1 January 2003). "Great Barrier Island marine reserve proposal". www.seafriends.org.nz. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
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