Split Apple Rock

Tokangawhā / Split Apple Rock is a rock formation in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere off the northern coast of the of New Zealand. Made of granite from the cretaceous, it is in the shape of an apple which has been cut in half.
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  • Type: Rock
  • Description: geological rock formation of New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Tokangawhā” and “Tokangawhā / Split Apple Rock”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mārahau and Kaiteriteri.

Village
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is a village in the of the of New Zealand, approximately 19 kilometres north of . Its location on and at the southern entrance of the makes it a popular holiday destination for those keen on outdoor activities.

Village
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is a town and seaside resort in the Tasman Region of the of . It is close to both , the main gateway to , and the town of .

Village
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is a small settlement in the of New Zealand's . It lies beside Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, five kilometres north of , and close to the mouth of the . is situated 7 km south of Split Apple Rock.

Split Apple Rock

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
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1043846197
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­rock
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
6249654
Wiki­data ID
Q13322038
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Satellite Map

Discover Split Apple Rock from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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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”
  • Armenian: “Տոկանգվհա”
  • French: “Rocher de la pomme fendue”
  • French: “Split Apple Rock”
  • French: “Tokangawhā”
  • Japanese: “スプリット・アップル・ロック”
  • Thai: “หินสปลิทแอปเปิล”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Little Kaiteriteri and Stephens Bay.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Split Apple Beach and Honeymoon Bay.

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