Rapanui Rock, more commonly known as Shag Rock, has been a prominent and much beloved landmark near Christchurch, New Zealand since at least the mid-1800s. This stunning rock formation sits right at the edge of the Avon Heathcote Estuary and can be seen for miles out to sea - making it an invaluable navigation marker for navigators at sea and travelers on the road alike. After 2015's devastating 5.7-magnitude earthquake, the monolith shattered into pieces and cheekily became known as 'Shag Pile' or 'Shagged Rock' by some locals with a fantastically dark sense of humour. Despite its broken state, nature lovers, photographers and artists still marvel at this beautiful site, and it remains an important part of the local cultural heritage.