Split Apple Rock

[2] Joints occur commonly in granite and are planes of weakness that rain and waves exploit.

The traditional Maori myth for the formation describes two gods breaking apart the rock.

[3] It is a popular tourist attraction in the waters of the Tasman Sea approximately 50 metres off the coast between Kaiteriteri and Mārahau.

[4] The rock sits in shallow water at low tide and is accessible by wading.

It is also a point of interest for the many tourist boats and pleasure craft which operate along the shores of the Abel Tasman National Park.