Stewart Island Place Names ……
Ernest Island
Kahuariki ….. “The High Chiefs Cloak”
Noble Island …… Named by William Stewart, sealer Pegasus in 1809
Cable Island …… HMS Acheron survey, 1850
George’s Island …… Charlie’s Island …… } Both these names are of unknown provenance and probably of short and restricted use
Ernest Island …….
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