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Rapanui - Shag Rock — Attraction in Christchurch

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Rapanui - Shag Rock
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Shag Rock, also known as Rapanui, is a notable sea stack that marks the entrance of the Avon Heathcote Estuary near Christchurch, New Zealand. It is a prominent landmark for navigators at sea as well as travelers on the road to Sumner. The rock stands close to the southern shore just above the low tide level.
Nearby attractions
Sumner Beach
Canterbury Region 8081, New Zealand
Sumner Beach Park
Clifton, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Cave Rock / Tuawera
16 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Barnett Cave walk, Public Car Park
202A Main Road, Moncks Bay, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre
14/16 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Nearby restaurants
Beach Bar
25 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Joe's Garage Sumner
19 Marriner Street, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Coffee Culture Sumner
28 Marriner Street, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Le Xom
7 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Fire And Slice Woodfired Pizzeria
7 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Brigittes Sumner
22A Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Utopia Ice Sumner
15 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Coriander's Sumner
11A Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Niche Coffee + Eatery
Unit 18/42 Marriner Street, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
The Lil Brew
186a Main Road, Redcliffs, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Nearby local services
Scarborough Beach
New Zealand, Christchurch, ニュージーランド 〒8081
Kebab On Beach
2 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Nearby hotels
Sumner Bay Motel
26 Marriner Street, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Cave Rock Guest House
16 Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
Sumner Re Treat
1 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
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Rapanui - Shag Rock

288 Main Road, Clifton, Christchurch 8081, New Zealand
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Shag Rock, also known as Rapanui, is a notable sea stack that marks the entrance of the Avon Heathcote Estuary near Christchurch, New Zealand. It is a prominent landmark for navigators at sea as well as travelers on the road to Sumner. The rock stands close to the southern shore just above the low tide level.

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attractions: Sumner Beach, Sumner Beach Park, Cave Rock / Tuawera, Barnett Cave walk, Public Car Park, Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre, restaurants: Beach Bar, Joe's Garage Sumner, Coffee Culture Sumner, Le Xom, Fire And Slice Woodfired Pizzeria, Brigittes Sumner, Utopia Ice Sumner, Coriander's Sumner, Niche Coffee + Eatery, The Lil Brew, local businesses: Scarborough Beach, Kebab On Beach
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Nearby attractions of Rapanui - Shag Rock

Sumner Beach

Sumner Beach Park

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Barnett Cave walk, Public Car Park

Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre

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Barnett Cave walk, Public Car Park

Barnett Cave walk, Public Car Park

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Nearby restaurants of Rapanui - Shag Rock

Beach Bar

Joe's Garage Sumner

Coffee Culture Sumner

Le Xom

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Coffee Culture Sumner

Coffee Culture Sumner

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Le Xom

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Nick TremewanNick Tremewan
The coastal pathway in this section is just about complete.
Ritesh MistryRitesh Mistry
Beautiful spot to relax and walk
Brett PartelBrett Partel
Beautiful place to walk the dog.
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4.6
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4.0
8y

It used to be a huge rock that shags would use as it is on the edge of Sumner beach and the Avon heathcote estuary. But since the christchurch earthquakes it is what I now dub as Shag Pile. Due to the rock...

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3.0
7y

Known by Maori as Rapanui. Europeans named it Shag Rock after the bird. It was broken up by earthquake in 2011. Still called Shag Rock, but local names are Shagged...

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5.0
7y

Be careful when swimming actually do not swim on estuary/sea entrance. Very dangerous rips and currents with a recent...

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