Hole In The Rock. Bay of Islands. New Zealand.
S 35° 10.000 E 174° 20.330
60H E 257627 N 6105230
The famous "Hole In The Rock" on Piercy Island is located in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Waymark Code: WM4HDG
Location: New Zealand
Date Posted: 08/25/2008
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Piercy Island lies off the north coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is at the very northern tip of Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands. The island is barren rock, with nesting gannets and other sea birds. The "hole" passes through the tip of the island.
The island itself was named Piercy Island by Captain Cook in honour of one of the Lords of the Admiralty, It is called Motukokako in the Maori language.
The 210 foot hole at sea level was created over centuries by wind and waves making it one of the most naturally beautiful sites in New Zealand. Being a popular tourist destination there are a multitude of tours and cruises offered to visit the Hole In The Rock and if the waters are calm and the tide is right the jet boats will go right through the hole.
Photo of the Arch by itself?: yes
Type of Arch: Coastline
Type of Material:
Rock sea cave eroded by wind and waves.
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Visit Instructions:
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