Moutohora Island
| Moutohora Island | |
|---|---|
| Moutohorā (Māori) | |
Moutohora Island seen from the south. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 353 m (1,158 ft) |
| Prominence | 353 m (1,158 ft) |
| Coordinates | 37°51′22″S 176°58′23″E / 37.85611°S 176.97306°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Complex volcano |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene |
Moutohora Island (previously known as Whale Island) (Māori: Moutohorā) is a small uninhabited island located off the Bay of Plenty coast of New Zealand's North Island, about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) north of the town of Whakatāne. The 1.43 km2 (0.55 sq mi) island is a remnant of a complex volcano which has eroded, leaving two peaks. This is still an area of volcanic activity and there are hot springs on the island in Sulphur Valley, McEwans Bay, and Sulphur Bay.