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Te Raupua

Te Raupua
Map
Highest point
Elevation787 m (2,582 ft)
Prominence772 m (2,533 ft)
Coordinates35°31′31″S 173°30′39″E / 35.52528°S 173.51083°E / -35.52528; 173.51083
Naming
English translation
The Petal
Language of name
Maori
Geography
Country
New Zealand
Region
Northland

Te Raupua (meaning "The Petal" in Māori)[1] is the highest mountain in Northland Region, New Zealand.[2][3]

It is situated about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Dargaville near the Hokianga Harbour.

The peak is about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Tutamoe, Northland's second-highest summit at 770 metres (2,530 ft).

References

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  1. ↑ "Raupua". Te Aka (Maori Dictionary). Retrieved 1 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Waima Main Range Track". Department of Conservation (DOC). Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Te Raupua and Tutamoe: Climbing Northland's highest peaks". The New Zealand Herald. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2025.