The Forty-Fours are a group of islands in the Chatham Archipelago, about 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of the main Chatham Island. They are called Motchuhar in Moriori and Motuhara in Māori.[1] The group includes the easternmost point of New Zealand, whose South Island is located about 800 kilometres (497 mi) to the west.

Forty-Fours

Motchuhar (Moriori) Motuhara (Māori)
Forty-Fours/Motuhara from the North
Map showing location of Forty-Fours/Motuhara
Geography
Coordinates	43°57′44″S 175°50′01″W
Archipelago	Chatham Islands
Administration
New Zealand

The region is one of only two breeding sites for the Chatham fulmar prion.[1] It has been identified as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International due to it also supporting colonies of Buller's and northern royal albatrosses.[2]

See also

• Desert island
• List of islands

References

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