Pakatoa Island
Geography | |
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Location | Auckland Region |
Coordinates | 36°47′44″S 175°11′37″E / 36.79556°S 175.19361°E |
Area | 24 ha (59 acres) |
Administration | |
Demographics | |
Population | 2 (caretakers) (2017) |
Pakatoa Island, previously known as Bell's Island
The island was sold in 1964 and remains one of the few Hauraki Gulf Islands in private ownership. In 2014 was offered for sale for
Development on the island includes a tourist resort, a landing strip and a nine-hole golf course. Actor Russell Crowe once worked at the resort in his youth.[4]
History
In the early 1900s the island was used as a place for prisoners[5][6] and male inebrates. It was managed by the Auckland Salvation Army.[7] Two years later, a larger facility was made on Rotoroa Island for men, and Pakatoa was used for female inebrates. After 1943, it was used as a recreation centre for the elderly.[2]
The island was sold for £5800 on 20 May 1949.[2]
36°47′44″S 175°11′37″E / 36.79556°S 175.19361°E
References
- ^ "Treatment of Inebriates". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d "PAKATOA ISLAND". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 21 May 1949. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ Private islands on line Archived 2010-02-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Rare, private New Zealand island on market... For 25 years". 3 July 2020.
- ^ "SUPREME COURT SENTENCES". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 26 May 1908. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "AUCKLAND TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 7 February 1908. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "HABITUAL DRUNKARDS". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 25 November 1907. Retrieved 27 August 2023.