Roadend Nunatak

Roadend Nunatak (79°48′S 158°2′E / 79.800°S 158.033°E / -79.800; 158.033Coordinates: 79°48′S 158°2′E / 79.800°S 158.033°E / -79.800; 158.033) is a conspicuous nunatak 4 nautical miles (7 km) west-northwest of Bastion Hill along the north side of Darwin Glacier. So named by the Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition (VUWAE) (1962–63) because of its use as a landmark for manhauling sledge journeys and aircraft flights which supported the expedition and landed there.

This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Geological Survey document "Roadend Nunatak" (content from the Geographic Names Information System).

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