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Motukorea or Browns Island is a small New Zealand island, in the Hauraki Gulf north of Musick Point, one of the best preserved volcanoes in the Auckland volcanic field. The age of eruption is about 25,000 years ago, when the Tāmaki Estuary and the Waitemata Harbour were forested river valleys. [ 1 ]
The island’s first settler was Elijah Brown, for whom it was named. He acquired the land in 1826. A later owner named Neilson tried to rename the island as Neilson’s Island, but it did not last.
Originally formed as part of the Haxall Canal in 1789, Brown’s Island is named after its first settler, Elijah Brown, who acquired the land in 1826. During the Civil War, it was home to the Confederate States Laboratory where women and children produced ammunition and other military supplies.
Feb 5, 2019 · Discover Browns Island in Auckland, New Zealand: This quiet island in the middle of a bustling city is actually a volcano dotted with Māori ruins.
Jul 14, 2023 · For over 50 years, Browns Island — which is part of Camp LeJeune, the sprawling Marine Corps base on North Carolina’s coast — was a bombing range for aircraft, artillery, and even ships...
2 days ago · Motukorea Island, also known as Browns Island, has 800 years of history hiding in its volcanic landscape. Today, its grassy slopes, visible from eastern beaches including St Heliers and Bucklands, lie uninhabited.
Sep 21, 2023 · Perfect for a kayak adventure or a picnic, the island offers a unique volcanic landscape formed over centuries. Explore the island's significance from its early Maori history to its Richmond era, and learn how Elijah Brown acquired the land in 1826.
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