TRAVEL DISTANCES BETWEEN MAIN CENTRES SHOWN IN KMS BELOW. Note: Travel times may vary during poor weather conditions. Te Tai Tokerau 179 144 98 KAITAIA Northland 85 84 KERIKERI The 140 OMAPERE Tohu Whenua WHANGĀREI Story
Nau mai, haere mai ki te kaupapa o Tohu Whenua.
Tohu Whenua are places that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand. Located in stunning landscapes and rich NORTHLAND with stories, they offer some of our best heritage experiences.
Kaitaia Walk in the footsteps of extraordinary and ordinary New Zealanders and hear about the deeds, struggles, Kerikeri triumphs and innovations that make us who we are. 8 Russell With Tohu Whenua as your guide, embark on a journey to some of our most important landmarks and immerse Omapere yourself in our diverse and unique history.
Visit Tohu Whenua in Northland, Otago and West Coast. Whangārei
TOHU WHENUA . Ruapekapeka Pā . Pompallier Mission & Printery Local Information In the event of an emergency, dial 111
. Cape Brett/Rākaumangamanga To report or check current road conditions Weather in Northland can change unexpectedly. 4. Rangihoua Heritage Park on the state highway call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS Make sure you take appropriate warm clothing, . Kororipo Heritage Park (0800 44 44 49) or check online at a waterproof jacket, food and water when 6. Waitangi Treaty Grounds www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/northland/ embarking on walks in the area. . Te Waimate Mission 8. Māngungu Mission . Clendon House Cover image credits. Top: Kororipo Heritage Park, Northland Inc. Bottom left: Waitangi, Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Bottom right: Cape Brett, inspiring.journeys. TWBR01
www.tohuwhenua.nz/northland The CAPE BRETT/RĀKAUMANGAMANGA TE WAIMATE MISSION ui ing lig t Exemplar of European influences Northland Rākaumangamanga was the landing point of the Te Waimate Mission shows the remains of a first seven waka who followed the beaconing model European village built by missionaries, Story lights of the peninsula’s crystalline rocks to by invitation of Ngāpuhi chiefs at Okuratope Aotearoa. Fittingly, in 1906 Cape Brett became Pā. See the last of three mission houses, walk in The birth of a bi-cultural nation the site of a lighthouse that continued to light the footsteps of scientist Charles Darwin and a safe passage for new arrivals. Located above meet some heritage Pitt Island sheep as you Northland’s Tohu Whenua, and the interweaving journeys, the famous Hole-in-the-Rock Island, access is by learn about the influence of European farming practices on the missionaries and Māori alike. tell the stories of our beginnings. These are places where both walking (8 hours) or water taxi (35 mins). Claudia Babirat Grant Sheehan our Māori and European ancestors arrived, centuries apart, Cape Brett, Bay of Islands 344 Te Ahu Ahu Road, Waimate North and where their identities were defined. Early encounters, cultural differences, challenges and RANGIHOUA HERITAGE PARK MāNGUNGU MISSION aspirations were the hallmarks of understanding how we irst si e si e settlement e largest treat signing became New Zealanders. Stand where our people first Rangihoua Heritage Park tells the story of Māngungu was established as a Wesleyan mission engaged, feel the tensions and curiosities, apprehensions and Chief Ruatara and Samuel Marsden, who both station under the invitation and protection of saw the benefits for their people of living side the Māori leader Patuone and was the scene of partnerships, and appreciate why our journey continues today. by side. Explore the place where the first the largest signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi by over planned European settlement was welcomed 70 chiefs. Tour the mission house, take in the INFORMATION KEY by Māori, where missionaries began writing down stunning views over the Hokianga Harbour or Te Reo, and where New Zealand’s first Christmas start your Twin Coast Cycle Trail ride here. Great for Walking involved families Day service was held. Department of Conservation Claudia Babirat Tohu Whenua Location Wheelchair Amenities Entry fee access Oihi Road, Te Tii Motukiore Road, Hōreke, Hokianga
RUAPEKAPEKA PĀ KORORIPO HERITAGE PARK CLENDON HOUSE