Ninepin Group

The Ninepin Group falls under the jurisdiction of Sai Kung District of Hong Kong.

The islands of the group include: The Ninepin Group features hexagonal vertical rhyolite columns, the volcanic rock resulting from a volcanic eruption near Sai Kung about 140 million years ago.

Ninepin Group is extremely eroded due to the heavy tides that wash against the islands every day.

For a long time, the Ninepin Group was devoid of human presence.

The Ninepin Group Special Area (果洲群島特別地區) covers 53.1 hectares and was designated in 2011.

Location of the Ninepin Group within Hong Kong
Aerial View of North and South Ninepin Island
South Ninepin Island. A small Tin Hau temple is located at the top of the hill at the centre of the picture.
North Ninepin Island