Stephenson Island, also called Mahinepua Island, is the larger of a pair of small islands 3,275 metres (2.035 mi) off the northern coast of New Zealand in Whangaroa Bay.[1][2] It is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) wide, positioned with the major axis running northwest to southeast. The area is 112 hectares (0.43 sq mi).[1] Immediately to the northwest lies the smaller Cone Island. Satellite imagery indicates that the islands are partially forested and contain only two sites with buildings as discernible signs of habitation.[2]

Stephenson Island, locals and Iwi call it Ririwha.(Māori)

Stephenson Island, locals and Iwi call it Ririwha.(Māori)
Geography
Location	Whangaroa Bay
Coordinates	34°58′S 173°47′E
Total islands	1
Area	1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi)
Length	2.4 km (1.49 mi)
Width	0.8 km (0.5 mi)
Highest elevation	132 m (433 ft)
Highest point	Ririwha
Administration
New Zealand
Demographics
Population	0
Pop. density	0/km2 (0/sq mi)

Land Information New Zealand records show that the islands are jointly owned by eleven families and are classified as Maori Land.[3]

The Māori name for Stephenson Island is Mahinepua Island, which is rarely seen on maps; both are official names for the island.[3] The highest point is Ririwha, at 132 metres (433 ft) elevation.[4]

See also

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

References

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