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Matakana Island

Matakana Island

Visible in the distance is the long coastline of Matakana Island, which forms the sand barrier between Tauranga Harbour and the South Pacific Ocean. Mt Maunganui is in the centre of the photograph.

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GNS Science
Reference: CN30755
Photograph by Lloyd Homer

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How to cite this page:

Malcolm McKinnon. 'Bay of Plenty places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/bay-of-plenty-places/4/4