Pourewa Island, Coastal island in Tolaga Bay, New Zealand
Pourewa Island stands near Cook's Cove, providing a natural habitat for local marine species and coastal vegetation along the New Zealand shoreline.
Lieutenant James Cook originally named this location Spöring Island after Finnish draughtsman Herman Spöring during his voyage aboard HM Bark Endeavour in 1769.
The island maintains strong connections to Māori heritage, with local tribes historically using the area for resource gathering and maintaining spiritual connections.
Access to Pourewa Island requires boat transportation, and visitors need to check weather conditions and tide schedules before planning their journey.
A rock from Pourewa Island was transported to Turku, Finland in 1990, creating a monument for the first Finnish person to reach New Zealand.
GPS coordinates: -38.38430,178.34407
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:46
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