The Longest Place Name - VIDEO JOURNEY

Welcome to The Longest Place Name

The stories of heroic exploration in this mountainous and once greatly forested country goes back a very long way. Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa sailing-craft voyaged to the shores of these islands over a thousand years ago. These original people travelled across the land and named places that would become part of today’s heritage landscape.

One of the greatest explorers in the history of Aotearoa was Tamatea Ure Haea, also known as Tamatea Pokai Whenua and Tamatea Pokai Moana (Tamatea the explorer of the Land and Tamatea the explorer of Oceans). Tamatea was born into a family of explorers, and he continued the legacy. He was a man of enormous curiosity and energy, who roamed throughout Aotearoa, from Muriwhenua to Murihiku – the far north to the deep south. Hence, the names associated with Tamatea and his journeys are to be found throughout the length and breadth of Aotearoa.

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Te Haerenga – A Self-Guided Walk to Te Taumata

Te Haerenga, a 5km self-guided walk leading to Te Taumata, a wahi tapu site of cultural and historical significance. This journey takes approximately 1.5 hours from the carpark, offering a safe space to reflect, relax and or contemplate.

Important Information:

Booking Required: Please ensure you book online before making the trip.
Plan Ahead: Check the weather forecast, dress appropriately, and bring sufficient water.
Facilities: Secure parking is available by the woolshed. The woolshed serves as a communal space for visitors.
Opening Hours: The carpark gate opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 6:30 PM, operating 7 days a week.

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Address:
P.O. Box 7, Porangahau 4245

510 Wimbledon Rd
Pōrangahau 4292
Central Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand

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