Fragments of an Earlier World

Nelson's Head

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NELSON'S HEAD
One of many fascinating and intriguing rock formations that can be seen when visiting the PUNAKAIKI PANCAKE ROCKS AND BLOWHOLES, Westland, N.Z.

Publisher:

Bascands Ltd., Christchurch, N.Z.

MNM#01-01337

Sea stack resembling Admiral Nelson at the end of the end of Dolomite Point amidst other limestone formations eroded by the sea into unusual shapes including layered "pancake" rocks and passages which fill with surging water at high tide. Just a few miles south of the similar sea stack Maori Chief Rock.

GPS S 42° 6.803', E 171° 19.553'

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