Cape Collinson ( Chinese : 歌連臣角 ), also Hak Kok Tau ( 黑角頭 ), is a cape located near Ngan Wan between Siu Sai Wan and Big Wave Bay at the eastmost point of Hong Kong Island . It faces Tathong Channel .
4-515: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is a private cemetery located in Cape Collinson , on Hong Kong Island , Hong Kong. It is managed by The Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong ( 天主教香港教區 ). The cemetery was completed and opened in 1960. 22°15′33″N 114°14′07″E / 22.259068°N 114.235189°E / 22.259068; 114.235189 Cape Collinson The cape is named for Major-General Thomas Bernard Collinson (1821-1902),
8-687: A Royal Engineers surveyor serving in Hong Kong and later in New Zealand who, then holding the rank of lieutenant, surveyed Hong Kong Island from 1843 to 1846. Cape Collinson Road runs from Chai Wan up the slope of Pottinger Peak to the east coast until it reaches south of the Cape Collinson Correctional Institution in Tso Tui Wan . Right before reaching the east coast, the road intersects with
12-437: Is located on a cliff, about 11 m above sea level. It is a declared monument of Hong Kong . There are several cemeteries and columbaria adjacent to Cape Collinson Road, near Chai Wan under the western slope of Pottinger Peak, some distance from Cape Collinson itself. Cemeteries at Mount Collinson include: The Cape Collinson Crematorium is also located in the area. The cape is accessible within walking distance east from
16-465: The connection point of a hiking route running south from Siu Sai Wan Promenade (via Leaping Dragon Walk ) to Shek O Country Park and Big Wave Bay (via Pottinger Peak Country Trail ). Siu Sai Wan Promenade connects with Cape Collinson Path, another hiking path which runs east near the cape where a lighthouse is erected. An ancient rock carving was discovered at Cape Collinson in October 2018. It
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