Native Island
Ringaringa Beach and Native Island off the coast of Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Paterson Inlet, Stewart Island |
| Coordinates | 46°54′55″S 168°09′10″E / 46.91528°S 168.15278°E |
| Area | 29,575.19 km2 (11,419.04 sq mi) |
| Length | 1.0 km (0.62 mi) |
| Width | 0.7 km (0.43 mi) |
| Administration | |
New Zealand | |
| Region | Southland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Native Island is off the east coast of Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island, New Zealand. It is north east of Ulva Island in the northern mouth of Paterson Inlet. It is separated from Stewart Island by a narrow channel 50 metres (160 ft) in width. There has been evidence of small and temporary past Māori settlements on the island. Multiple Māori relics have been found, including bone fish hooks, axes, and chisels. Native Island is part of the Ulva Island-Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve, which is on the south part of Native Island.