Perpendicular Point

Perpendicular Point is a small headland on the West Coast of 's , overlooking the Tasman Sea. It lies about 40 km south-south-west of , close to the small community of Te Miko.
Wikipedia
Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.
  • Cape
  • …lies at an elevation of 85 metres (279 feet)
  • Description: point north of Punakaiki on the West Coast of New Zealand
  • Also known as
    “Te Miko”
    “Te Miko / Perpendicular Point”
    “Te Miko cliffs”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pororari Lagoon and Gentle Annie Rocks.

Lagoon
Photo: Akos Kokai, CC BY 2.0.

Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.

Tourism office
Photo: Wildman NZ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a tourism office.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pororari and Te Miko.

Locality
Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.
is a locality.

Locality
Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.
is a locality.

Photo: Tiimta, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is on the of …

Perpendicular Point

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Latitude
-42.08399° or 42° 5′ 2″ south
Longitude
171.34175° or 171° 20′ 30″ east
Open location code
4V9HW88R+CM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7010275025
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
Geo­Names ID
2184674
Wiki­data ID
Q7169516

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Perpendicular Point” goes by many names.
  • Maori: “Te Miko”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Coghlans Lookout and Irimahuwhero Viewpoint.

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