Porter Rock

Porter Rock is a scenic viewpoint in Nelson, Nelson Bays. Porter Rock is situated nearby to the locality Moa Park, as well as near the peak Mount Evans.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Abel Tasman National Park and Moa Park Shelter.

Abel Tasman National Park

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Abel Tasman National Park is in the Nelson Bays region of the South Island of New Zealand, between Golden Bay and Tasman Bay.

Moa Park Shelter

Wilderness hut

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Moa Park Shelter is a wilderness hut, which is situated 1 km west of Porter Rock.

Wainui Saddle

Mountain saddle

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Wainui Saddle is a mountain saddle, which is situated 2½ km west of Porter Rock.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Moa Park and Pikikirunga / Canaan Downs.

Moa Park

Locality

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Moa Park is a locality.

Pikikirunga / Canaan Downs

Locality

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Pikikirunga / Canaan Downs is a locality, which is situated 4½ km west of Porter Rock.

Mārahau is a village in the Tasman District of the South Island of New Zealand, approximately 19 kilometres north of Motueka. Its location on Tasman Bay and at the southern entrance of the Abel Tasman National Park makes it a popular holiday destination for those keen on outdoor activities. Mārahau is situated 9 km southeast of Porter Rock.

Porter Rock

Type: Scenic viewpoint
Category: tourism
Location: Nelson, Nelson Bays, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude

-40.93989° or 40° 56′ 24″ south

Longitude

172.94669° or 172° 56′ 48″ east

Open location code

4VFJ3W6W+2M

OpenStreetMap ID

node 355771040

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=viewpoint

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Porter Rock and Mount Evans.

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