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Hapupu National Historic Reserve |
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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