Story: Bay of Plenty places

Moutohorā

Moutohorā

The island of Moutohorā (meaning ‘captured whale’) was named for its shape. It is a remnant volcanic cone which still displays some volcanic activity, including hot springs.

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Malcolm McKinnon, 'Bay of Plenty places - Inshore islands', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/5666/moutohora (accessed 20 April 2024)

Story by Malcolm McKinnon, updated 1 Jul 2015