Rangaunu Harbour

Rangaunu Harbour is a shallow harbour in the far north of New Zealand. It is situated on the east coast at the base of the Aupouri Peninsula. The name in Māori means "To pull out a shoal of fish". With an area of 115 square kilometres (44 sq mi) it is the fifth-largest harbour in New Zealand.

Rangaunu Harbour
Rangaunu Harbour
LocationNorthland Region
Coordinates34°56′S 173°17′E
Ocean/sea sourcesSouth Pacific Ocean
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Max. length13 kilometres (8.1 mi)
Max. width9.5 kilometres (5.9 mi)
Surface area115 square kilometres (44 sq mi)
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