Cook Strait

Noun

Meaning

a narrow strait separating the North Island and South Island in New Zealand

Examples

Cook Strait 's narrowest point is between Arapaoa Island's Perano Head and Cape Terawhiti in the North Island. Source: Internet

The tidal flow through Cook Strait between the two main islands of New Zealand is particularly interesting, as the tides on each side of the strait are almost exactly out of phase, so that one side's high water is simultaneous with the other's low water. Source: Internet

Replacing our Cook Strait diesel ferries with hydrogen-powered vessels would show the world how serious we are about this. Source: Internet

General map of New Zealand Topography of New Zealand Topography of Zealandia Strong winds in the Cook Strait produce high waves which erode the shore, as shown in this image. Source: Internet

Two yet-to-be identified species of beaked whales have been detected in the Cook Strait region. Source: Internet

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