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During World War II, two gun emplacements were built on the island by soldiers and workmen from the Public Works Department. This was to protect a planned American Navy anchorage in the Marlborough Sounds from a feared Japanese invasion. The sites were abandoned in 1945 towards the end of the war. In
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Blumine Island covers 377 ha (930 acres) and is mostly hill country. The island is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) north of
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2012, walking tracks were built, connecting the island's main campsite with the emplacements.
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Nicoll, Jared (7 July 2012). "Former fort a refuge for endangered species".
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New Zealand king shags on Blumine Island / Ōruawairua
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A rowi (Ōkārito kiwi) on Blumine Island / Ōruawairua
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Māori

Blumine Island / Ōruawairua is located in Marlborough Sounds
Marlborough Sounds
South Island
41°10′29″S 174°14′22″E / 41.1748°S 174.2395°E / -41.1748; 174.2395
New Zealand
Queen Charlotte Sound / Tōtaranui
Marlborough Sounds
South Island
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Picton
James Cook
introduced pests
Department of Conservation
native species
Outward Bound
Untouched World Charitable Trust

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"Blumine Island / Ōruawairua"
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"Data Table - Protected Areas - LINZ Data Service (recorded area 376.732 ha)"
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