The stunning Split Apple Rock is
actually a geological rock formation in the Tasman Bay off the northern coast
of the South Island of New Zealand. The Split Apple Rock is also known as
Tokangawha, made of granite strange shape of an apple which has been cut in
half. The name Split Apple Rock was made
official in 1988, and was officially altered to Tokangawhā - Split Apple Rock
in August 2014.
This is most famous tourist
attraction in the waters of Tasman Sea. It is located somewhere 50 meters off
the coast between Kaiteriteri and Marahau. The rock is accessible by wading as it sits in
shallow water. Therefore, several tourist boats and pleasure craft operate
along the shores of the Abel Tasman National Park. It is also a point of
interest that cleft to produce two sides of “Apple” was a natural occurrence.
There are number of stories exist
for the occurrence of Split Apple Rock, however one is Maori legend fighting
over the possession of a larger boulder, and matter was resolved by cutting him
into two pieces. Moreover another story tells by geologists, that water seeped
into rock during ice age and froze, ultimately shaped splitting the rock by
stone. In the first look, you’d be amazed for sure due to its unique rock
formation. Split Apple Rock range is clearly visible from the beautiful sandy
beach. It’s an excellent place to visit throughout the year due to its mild
climate.
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