Roadend Nunatak

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Roadend Nunatak (

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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.

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