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Hapupu National Historic Reserve - Easy, 10min |
Short walk - 10 min
One of only two national historic
reserves in New Zealand, the J.M. Barker (Hapupu) National Historic
Reserve protects Moriori rakau momori (tree carvings). There is a
10-minute bush walk through part of the reserve. The forest comprises
mature kopi forest with a dense understorey of mahoe saplings. Rakau
momori have been carved on the trunks of many kopi trees, some of which
can be seen on the bush walk. Permission must be obtained in advance if
photographs of the tree carvings are to be used for any public or
commercial purpose. Contact the Department of Conservation, Chatham
Island, for further information.
To get there, head north
from Waitangi on the North Road, turn right at the signposted turn-off
6 km from Kaingaroa. The reserve is at the end of the road adjacent to
the old Hapupu airstrip. |
Rakau momori
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