Split Apple Rock
Tokangawhā / Split Apple Rock is a rock formation in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere off the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand. Made of granite from the cretaceous, it is in the shape of an apple which has been cut in half.
- Type: Rock
- Description: geological rock formation of New Zealand
- Also known as: “Tokangawhā”, “Tokangawhā / Split Apple Rock”, and “Տոկանգվհա”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mārahau and Kaiteriteri.
Kaiteriteri
Village
Riwaka
Village
Riwaka is a small settlement in the Tasman District of New Zealand's South Island. Riwaka is situated 7 km south of Split Apple Rock.
Split Apple Rock
- Categories: rock formation, tourism, tourist attraction, and landform
- Location: Nelson, Nelson Bays, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-41.01832° or 41° 1′ 6″ south
Longitude
173.02022° or 173° 1′ 13″ east
Elevation
9 metres (30 feet)
Open location code
4VCMX2JC+M3
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OpenStreetMap feature
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tourism=attraction
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Armenian to Thai—“Split Apple Rock” goes by many names.
- Armenian: “Ճեղքված խնձոր ժայռ”
- Armenian: “Տոկանգվհա/Ճեղքված խնձոր ժայռ”
- French: “Rocher de la pomme fendue”
- French: “Split Apple Rock”
- Japanese: “スプリット・アップル・ロック”
- Thai: “หินสปลิทแอปเปิล”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Little Kaiteriteri and Stephens Bay.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Split Apple Beach and Honeymoon Bay.
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Worth a closer look: Abel Tasman National Park and Nelson Lakes National Park.
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