Tongapōrutu
Place in Taranaki, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tongapōrutu is a settlement in northern Taranaki, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 3 at the mouth of the Tongaporutu River, 15 kilometres south of Mokau. Tongapōrutu is well known in New Zealand for its 'Three Sisters' rock formations and its Māori petroglyphs carved into cave rock walls. However, both the Māori rock carvings and the 'Three Sisters formations are constantly being eroded by the Tasman Sea.
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Tongapōrutu | |
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Coordinates: 38°49′12″S 174°35′53″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Taranaki |
District | New Plymouth District |
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