Motutapu (Cook Islands)

This article is about Motutapu (Cook Islands). For other islands of this name, see Motutapu (disambiguation).

Motutapu is a small island east of Rarotonga, within the Cook Islands archipelago. It is situated within the Ngatanglia Harbour about 100 metres (330 ft) off the main island.^[1][2][3]

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Motutapu

Rarotonga with Motutapu on right
Motutapu
Geography
Location	Cook Islands
Coordinates	21°14′51.5″S 159°43′31.4″W
Archipelago	Cook Islands
Highest elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Administration
Cook Islands

Etymology

The name "Motutapu" means "Sacred island" in several Polynesian languages.^[4]