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Adam's Rock

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Adam's Rock is a small offshore islet situated near Bounty Bay, on the southeastern side of Pitcairn Island. One of its most distinctive features is a solitary coconut tree growing on the rock, making it a recognisable landmark when approaching the island from the sea. The tree is even mentioned in the official visitor sailing guidance: navigators are instructed to use the tree on Adam's Rock together with Isaacs Rocks as visual reference points when approaching the landing area at Bounty Bay. This gives the otherwise small islet an important practical role in local maritime navigation.