Story: Sea floor geology

Solander Island

Solander Island

Solander Island lies north-west of Stewart Island and guards the western approach to Foveaux Strait. It is an extinct volcano with andesite rocks (similar to Mt Taranaki) that are 1–2 million years old. In New Zealand it is the only volcanic feature above water associated with the subduction of the Australian Plate beneath the Pacific Plate.

Using this item

Department of Conservation

This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.

All images & media in this story

How to cite this page:

Keith Lewis, Scott D. Nodder and Lionel Carter, 'Sea floor geology - Active plate boundaries', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/5598/solander-island (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Keith Lewis, Scott D. Nodder and Lionel Carter, published 12 Jun 2006