Motutaiko Island
Motutaiko Island as seen from Tauranga Taupō | |
Motutaiko Island Motutaiko Island's location within New Zealand Motutaiko Island Motutaiko Island (North Island) | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake Taupō |
| Coordinates | 38°51′14″S 175°56′31″E / 38.854°S 175.942°E |
| Area | 11 ha (27 acres) |
| Length | 400 m (1300 ft) |
| Width | 550 m (1800 ft) |
| Coastline | 1,500 m (4900 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 452 m (1483 ft) |
| Administration | |
Motutaiko Island is the only island within Lake Taupō on the North Island of New Zealand. It sits near the town of Motutere. The name "Motutaiko" is from the Māori language, with "motu" meaning island, and "taiko" being a name for the black petrel (Procellaria parkinsoni).