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πŸŒ‹ Mayor Island/Tuhua

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πŸŒ‹ Mayor Island/Tuhua
Volcanic island in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand


πŸ• 3 min read Β· Updated 1 May 2026 at 10:46
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
  • Volcanic type: Stratovolcano with multiple craters
  • Last eruption: Approximately 900 years ago
  • Distance from shore: 35 kilometres offshore

Mayor Island, known in Te Reo Māori as Tuhua, is a volcanic island in the Bay of Plenty ...

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