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Matiu/Somes Island ist mit einer Fläche von 24,9 Hektar die größte von drei Inseln in der nördlichen Hälfte der Hafens von Wellington in Neuseeland. Sie liegt 3 km südlich der Vorstadt Petone und von der Mündung des Hutt River sowie etwa 5 km nordwestlich der viel kleineren Insel Makaro/Ward Island.
Nach der Legende der Māori erhielten die Inseln Matiu und Makaro ihre ursprünglichen Namen von Kupe, dem legendären ersten Navigator, der mit Berichten über Neuseeland in seine Heimat Hawaiki zurückkehrte. Die Inseln soll er nach seinen Töchtern benannt haben, als er vor etwa 1000 Jahren erstmals in den Wellingtoner Hafen einfuhr.
Nach der europäischen Besiedelung war die Insel über Jahrhunderte als Somes Island bekannt. 1839 kam sie zusammen mit einem großen Teil der weiteren Region Wellington unter die Kontrolle der New Zealand Company. Die Insel wurde nach Joseph Somes, dem Vizegouverneur und Finanzier der Gesellschaft zu dieser Zeit, benannt. 1997 bekam die Insel vom New Zealand Geographic Board offiziell den bilingualen Namen Matiu/Somes.

Address: Wellington
State: Wellington



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A place of beauty, friendly DOC staff, amazing views, great walk.
Beautiful!!!!
Beautiful and worth to be here in the empty small island
As always a fantastic visit to this amazing place. Just a day visit this time but will be back for an overnighter soon.
Wow, must see place! Amazing to see such a natural island just 20 minutes from the CBD!
Beautiful, and interesting
Spectacular views of the entire Wellington harbor. This is a must see for both visitors and locals in the Wellington region.
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