Houhora
Houhora is a locality and harbour on the east side of the Aupouri Peninsula of Northland, New Zealand. It is 41 km (25 mi) north of Kaitaia. Waihopo, Te Raupo, Pukenui, Raio and Houhora Heads are associated localities on the southern shores of the harbour. State Highway 1 passes through all these localities except for Houhora Heads. Te Kao is 24 km north west, and Waiharara is 22 km south east.
Houhora | |
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Houhora post office | |
Coordinates: 34°47′47″S 173°6′24″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Northland Region |
District | Far North District |
Ward | Te Hiku |
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Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Far North District Council |
• Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 26.05 km2 (10.06 sq mi) |
Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 174 |
• Density | 6.7/km2 (17/sq mi) |
The harbour is long and narrow, mostly sheltered, with exposed sand banks at low tide. There is a deep channel along the southern shore as far as Pukenui Wharf. Tohoraha / Mount Camel (also called Mt Houhora) is a 236-metre hill forming the north head. The south head is flat.
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