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Address: Highway 99, just southeast of Orepuki.

Directions: From Tuatapere, watch for the sign for Monkey Island just past Orepuki. From Riverton, watch for the signs where Highway 99 reaches Te Waewae Bay.

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Monkey Island is a fun stopping point for picnicing, camping, or sightseeing along the Southern Scenic Route near Orepuki. It is known by Ngai Tahu as Te Puka o Takitimu, or the anchor stone of the legendary Takitimu waka/canoe that was wrecked in Te Waewae Bay.

At low tide, Monkey Island can be reached by foot. A stairway leads to the top of the island, where there is a great view of the bay and the mountains of Fiordland. It's a great place for kids to enjoy the beach, but beware of incoming tides.

Camping, picnic and toilet facilities are available.