Tarahiki Island

Tarahiki Island, also known as Shag Island, is a 6 ha (15 acres) island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. Its highest point is 68 m (223 ft) ASL and it lies 15.6 km (9.7 mi) from the mainland and about 3 km (1.9 mi) east of Waiheke Island.^[1] It is well known for its breeding colony of up to 700 spotted shags.^[2][3]

Tarahiki Island

Nickname: Shag Island
Geography
Location	Hauraki Gulf
Coordinates	36.79067°S 175.22669°E / -36.79067; 175.22669
Area	6 ha (15 acres)
Highest elevation	68 m (223 ft)
Administration
New Zealand
Demographics
Population	0

See also

• Islands portal

• List of islands of New Zealand
• List of islands
• Desert island