Mahurangi Peninsula is a landform in the
Rodney Local Board Area
Rodney Local Board is one of the 21 local boards of Auckland Council, and is administered by the ward councillor representing Rodney Ward. Located in the northern part of the Auckland region, it is named after the former Rodney District which ...
in the
Auckland Region
Auckland () is one of the 16 regions of New Zealand, which takes its name from the eponymous urban areas of New Zealand, urban area. The region encompasses the Auckland, Auckland metropolitan area, smaller towns, rural areas, and the islands o ...
of New Zealand's
North Island
The North Island ( , 'the fish of Māui', historically New Ulster) is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, islands of New Zealand, separated from the larger but less populous South Island by Cook Strait. With an area of , it is the List ...
.
It is located between two bodies of water: the
Mahurangi Harbour
Mahurangi Harbour is a natural harbour in New Zealand. It is located on the north-eastern coast of the Auckland Region near the town of Warkworth, and empties into the Hauraki Gulf.
Geography
The Mahurangi Harbour is a drowned river valle ...
and Kawau Bay.
Geography
The settlements of
Snells Beach and
Algies Bay are located in the northern part of the peninsula.
is located on the eastern side of the peninsula.
Scott Point is the south-western most point of the peninsula,
and includes the Mahurangi Scenic Reserve, Scotts Landing and Scott Homestead.
References
Rodney Local Board Area
Populated places in the Auckland Region
Peninsulas of the Auckland Region
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