Notable river spot · Chatham Islands Territory, Southland
Moropunga Island
Moropunga Island is a river spot in Chatham Islands Territory, Southland.
Moropunga Island: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Moropunga Island
Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Moropunga Island — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.76144, -176.48916. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Moropunga Island
- Nikau Bush Conservation Area · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~8 km · Must-see
- Te Whanga Lagoon · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~11 km · Must-see
- Matarakau · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~15 km · Must-see
- Hāpūpū / J M Barker Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~15 km · Must-see
- Petre Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~16 km · Must-see
- Hanson Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kaingaroa Harbour · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~24 km · Must-see
- Okawa Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~25 km · Must-see
- Cape Pattisson · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~32 km · Must-see
- Cape Fournier · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~43 km · Must-see
- Tuku Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mihitoroa Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~1 km
- Pakauwera Pond · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~2 km
- Lake Wharo · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~3 km
- Cattle Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~6 km
- Lake Koomutu · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~7 km
- Lake Wharemanu · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~8 km
- Karewa Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~8 km
Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Moropunga Island
- Pitt Island (Rangiauria) · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~78 km · Must-see
- Titihaukai Island · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~11 km
- Te Awanui Island · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~11 km
- Motuhinahina Island · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~19 km
- Chatham Island · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~22 km
- Moturangaranga Island · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~22 km
- Waikawa Island · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~23 km
- Te Wakaru Island · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~30 km
- The Sisters (Rangitatahi) · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~42 km
- Boundary Rock · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~43 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
Are boats running today?
No visitor has reported the boating status for Moropunga Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Moropunga Island?
September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Moropunga Island?
Nearby: Nikau Bush Conservation Area (sanctuary, 8 km), Te Whanga Lagoon (lake, 11 km), Matarakau (viewpoint, 15 km), Hāpūpū / J M Barker Historic Reserve (sanctuary, 15 km), Petre Bay (beach, 16 km), Hanson Bay (beach, 21 km).
Is Moropunga Island worth visiting?
Moropunga Island is listed as a notable river spot in Southland on Spotwander.