The Three Sisters

The Three Sisters is a stunning rock formation located on the North Taranaki coast near Tongaporutu, New Zealand.

The formation consists of two 25-meter rock formations that were once three. Interestingly, there were four sisters at the turn of the century, but the sea is claiming them one at a time. Another spectacular formation called Elephant Rock once stood alongside the sisters, before losing its trunk to erosion in 2016.

For great views of the Three Sisters, visitors can turn down Pilot Road, which is on the seaward side of State Highway 3 north of the Tongaporutu Bridge. If visitors want to get down on the sand with the formations, they can turn off South Highway 3 down Clifton Road, which is south of the Tongaporutu Bridge. At low tide, visitors can walk alongside the river and around the point to find the formations. The Three Sisters is a popular tourist destination, and visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery, small caves, ball-shaped stones, and colored layers in the cliffs and on the beach.

The Three Sisters is a living entity, and the coastline is always changing and never the same from day to day. The formation is constantly being eroded by the Tasman Sea, and both the Maori rock carvings and the 'Three Sisters formations are constantly being eroded by the sea. Visitors are advised to view and walk at low tide to fully appreciate the beauty of the formations. The beach is clean and tidy, and the formations are accessible at low tide.

Overall, The Three Sisters is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Tongaporutu, New Zealand. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery, small caves, ball-shaped stones, and colored layers in the cliffs and on the beach. The formations are accessible at low tide, and visitors are advised to view and walk at low tide to fully appreciate the beauty of the formations.