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Id:
ZLI/AK-155
Class
Island
Description
Island situated in estuary of Turanga Creek; Named after Isaac and Eve Wade who bought land here in 1852. They build a sod cottage and lived on potatoes, grown on the island, and godwits. The Wade family still farm the adjacent land. The Māori name for the island is the same as the creek in which it is situated, 'Turanga' means 'in disorder; perplexed; fatigued'.
Public access to AZ
Distance from nearest road
0.281km
Lies within
DXCC
ZL
State / Territory
Region
District
Location
NZTM2000: 1774958, 5911500
 
WGS: 174.9643, -36.9263
Maidenhead
RF73lb
Area
7.55 ha
Active?
Yes
Valid From
1900-01-01


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