Ruapuke Island is one of the southernmost islands in New Zealand's main chain of islands. It lies 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to the southeast of Bluff and 32 kilometres (20 mi) northeast of Oban on Stewart Island/Rakiura. The island covers an area of about 16 km2 (6 sq mi). It guards the eastern end of Foveaux Strait. The island is uninhabited but formerly had a Māori population of 200.
The center of the island is flat with a height of 41 m (135 ft), and there are hummocks on its north, south and west ends. The island is covered with stunted trees. North Head, the north end of Ruapuke Island, is a cliffy promontory rising to a hummock, 62 m (203 ft) high. Close to the westernmost, the island reaches 64 m (210 ft) in height.
Coordinates: 46°47′S 168°30′E / 46.783°S 168.5°E / -46.783; 168.5
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