Pariwhero/Red Rocks

Pariwhero / Red Rocks is a geological formation located in a scientific reserve on the south coast of , New Zealand. The site has been classified as nationally significant, and of high educational and scientific importance.
Wikipedia
Photo: Rosa Stewart, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Type: Rock
  • Description: rocks in New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Pariwhero / Red Rocks” and “Red Rocks”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Victoria University Coastal Ecology Laboratory and Hawkins Hill.

University
Photo: Shimaje, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a research facility of the School of Biological Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington that supports research in coastal ecology and marine biology. is situated 3½ km east of Pariwhero/Red Rocks.

Peak
Photo: Podzemnik, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak, which is situated 3 km north of Pariwhero/Red Rocks.

Park
Photo: Richlitt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is an 8-hectare park in , New Zealand. It is located on a promontory between the suburbs of and , and looks down over Taputeranga Marine Reserve and Ōwhiro Bay. is situated 3½ km east of Pariwhero/Red Rocks.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ōwhiro Bay and Happy Valley.

Suburb
Photo: Kristina D.C. Hoeppner, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a southern suburb of , New Zealand, that overlooks Cook Strait. It is situated west of the larger suburb of . The official name of the suburb was changed from Owhiro Bay to by the New Zealand Geographic Board on 21 June 2019. is situated 3½ km northeast of Pariwhero/Red Rocks.

Quarter
is a subdivision of the suburb of Wellington, New Zealand. Although it is not an "official" suburb to the Wellington City Council, it is a main thoroughfare between Wellington city and Wellington's somewhat rugged and scenic southern coast. is situated 4 km northeast of Pariwhero/Red Rocks.

Suburb
Photo: Ballofstring, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a coastal suburb of , the capital of New Zealand, situated 5 km south of the city centre. lies on the bay which shares its name, one of numerous small bays off Cook Strait and west of . is situated 5 km northeast of Pariwhero/Red Rocks.

Pariwhero/Red Rocks

Latitude
-41.35759° or 41° 21′ 27″ south
Longitude
174.7246° or 174° 43′ 29″ east
Elevation
20 metres (66 feet)
Open location code
4VCPJPRF+XR
Open­Street­Map ID
way 206624635
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bare_rock
Geo­Names ID
6244829
Wiki­data ID
Q108464287
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to Maori—“Pariwhero/Red Rocks” goes by many names.
  • French: “Pariwhero”
  • Maori: “Pariwhero”

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Explore places such as Kingston and Southgate.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include WWII observation point and Devil’s gate.

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