Split Apple Rock, or Toka Ngawhā, is a natural rock landmark off Moonraker Way at Kaiteriteri, in Nelson Tasman. It is a popular spot for photography, and people visit at dawn, dusk and midday. Scientists point to ice wedging during an ice age more than 120 million years ago as the cause of the split, though the website notes other stories told about it.
Visitors can reach it by kayak, waka, cruise or boat, or walk the short track down to Towers Bay for a coastal view. Kaiteriteri Kayaks runs guided sea kayaking trips from Kaiteriteri, with easy paddles around Kaiteriteri and Split Apple Rock, and it gives a safety briefing before trips. No prior experience is needed for most trips. Waka Abel Tasman runs waka trips from Kaiteriteri Beach, with karakia and cultural experiences, and its waka trips run at sunrise and at other times of day.