Ward Beach
Ward Beach is a section of rugged coastline in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand that is known for unusual rock formations. The geological features include the exposed reef platforms that were uplifted by 2 m or more during the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, and the spherical concretions known as the Ward Beach boulders.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ward.
Ward
Ward is a settlement in southern Marlborough. It is named after Sir Joseph George Ward, Premier of New Zealand in the early 20th century.
Ward Beach
- Type: Beach
- Description: beach in New Zealand
- Category: landform
- Location: Marlborough District, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-41.84521° or 41° 50′ 43″ south
Longitude
174.18319° or 174° 10′ 60″ east
Elevation
17 metres (56 feet)
Open location code
4VCP553M+W7
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=beach
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Satellite Map
Discover Ward Beach from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Japanese—“Ward Beach” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Ward Beach”
- Japanese: “ウォード海岸”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hauwai and Wharanui.
Notable Places Nearby
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