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Rakitu Island
Rakitu Island is located in New Zealand
Rakitu Island
Rakitu Island
Location in New Zealand
Location in New Zealand
Geography
Coordinates 36°07′30″S 175°30′0″E / 36.12500°S 175.50000°E / -36.12500; 175.50000
Area 2.5 km2 (0.97 sq mi)
Highest elevation 220 m (720 ft)
Administration
Demographics
Population 0

Rakitu Island is an uninhabited 253 ha (630 acres) island off the northeast coast of Great Barrier Island in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. The island is also referred to as "Arid Island" and lies about 4 km (2.5 mi) off Whangapoua Beach, sheltering the bay of Whangapoua Creek.

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