Pakatoa Island

Pakatoa Island
Pakatoa Island seen from Rotoroa Island
Geography
LocationAuckland Region
Coordinates36°47′44″S 175°11′37″E / 36.79556°S 175.19361°E / -36.79556; 175.19361
Area24 ha (59 acres)
Administration
Demographics
Population2 (caretakers) (2017)

Pakatoa Island, previously known as Bell's Island, is one of the islands located in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand, covering 24 hectares (59 acres). The island is owned by New Zealand businessman, John Ramsay.