Bounty Islands

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Discovered by Lt Bligh in 1788 while journeying around the southern part of New Zealand on his way to Tahiti to collect breadfruit which ultimately led to the subsequent mutiny. He did not land since the islands were almost totally barren and devoid of plant life although they do host countless numbers of marine animals and sea birds.

The whole chain is only 5 km (3.1 mi) across at its longest axis, and comprises three subgroups, the largest Main Group to the north-west, the Centre Group and the East Group.

Main Group:
Depot Island
Lion Island
Penguin Island
Proclamation Island
Ranfurly Island
Ruatara Island
Spider Island
Tunnel Island

Centre Group:
Castle Island
Funnel Island
Prion Island

East Group:
Molly Cap
North Rock