Kaikōura Island
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Auckland Region |
| Coordinates | 36°10′38″S 175°19′36″E / 36.1771°S 175.3266°E |
| Area | 5.64 km2 (2.18 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Highest point | Mitre Peak |
| Administration | |
Kaikoura Island (also known as Selwyn Island) lies in an irregularly-shaped bay on the western side of Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf in New Zealand, 90 km (56 mi) north east of Auckland. Kaikoura Island is the seventh largest island in the Hauraki Gulf. It is 80 metres from Great Barrier Island at its closest point and forms the natural harbours of Port FitzRoy and Port Abercrombie. Its biota includes the endangered brown teal duck, the North Island Kākā and many native trees and shrubs.