The Chetwode Islands are a group of islands near the Marlborough Sounds along the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

The group consists of Nukuwaiata Island (to the southwest), rising to , and Te Kakaho Island (highest elevation ) to the northeast. The remaining islets are tiny in comparison. All of the Chetwode Islands are a nature reserve.

The islands are named after Lieutenant Chetwode, acting commander of the , in 1838.

See also

Islands of New Zealand List of islands Desert island

References

External links Nukuwaiata / Inner Chetwode Island – 1936 and 2011 – In the footsteps of Edgar Stead Nukuwaiata (Inner Chetwode Island) birds and lizards