The Star Keys (Māori: Motuhope; Moriori: Motchu Hopo)[1] 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.[2] The archipelago is part of New Zealand, whose South Island lies 800 kilometres (497 mi) to the west.
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Coordinates | 44.2217°S 176.003°W / -44.2217; -176.003 |
Archipelago | Chatham Islands |
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The largest of the Star Keys is Round Islet.
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