[1][2] It is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) wide, positioned with the major axis running northwest to southeast.

[1] Immediately to the northwest lies the smaller Cone Island.

Satellite imagery indicates that the islands are partially forested and contain only two sites with buildings as discernible signs of habitation.

[2] Land Information New Zealand records show that the islands are jointly owned by eleven families and are classified as Maori Land.

[3] The highest point is Ririwha, at 132 metres (433 ft) elevation.