Steeple Rock

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Steeple Rock is the largest rock of Barrett Reef at the west of the entrance to Wellington Harbour, rising 7m above sea level. Its Māori name is Te Aroaro-o-Kupe (The front of Kupe), after being officially changed on 3 September 2009 from Te Ure-o-Kupe (The penis of Kupe).[1] Kupe, the legendary discoverer of Aotearoa, is said to have injured himself on the rock while swimming.[2]

References

  1. Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand - Maori exploration in Wellington
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