Star Keys
| Motuhope (Moriori/Māori) | |
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 Map showing location of Star Keys | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 44°13′18″S 176°00′11″W / 44.2217°S 176.003°W |
| Archipelago | Chatham Islands |
| Country | |
The Star Keys are group of five rocky islets in the Chatham Archipelago, about 12 kilometres (7 mi) east of Pitt Island They are called Motuhope in Moriori and Māori.[1] The archipelago is part of New Zealand, whose South Island lies 800 kilometres (497 mi) to the west.
The largest of the Star Keys is Round Islet.
References
- ↑ Government of New Zealand, Dept. of Conservation (1999) Chatham IslandsConservation Management Strategy, map 6. Accessed on 2012-07-13.
See also
Coordinates: 44°13′18″S 176°00′11″W / 44.2217°S 176.003°W
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