The history of tathra is entwined with the history of its old an historical wharf. This book s 117 photographs, accompanied by an equally vivid text, recreate the fishing vessels and markets of a vanished era. Ross, pride in their ports, dunmore press, palmerston north, 1977. Tolaga bay wharf nzhistory, new zealand history online. Mangahauini river, coastal roads and buildings, and the waima wharf. Scales, was the first overseas ship to load at tolaga bay. The wharf took three years to build and was completed in 1929, but depression, war and better roads all took a toll and it closed to shipping in 1968. Tokomaru bay north beach road pdf, 569 kb tokomaru bay south waiotu road pdf, 610 kb rubbish collection for summer camping only rubbish bags are provided with your. The district was originally known as tokaanamu, which refers to the abundance of sandflies.
Its a nice enough walk and you might enjoy jumping into the water. Tolaga bay historic wharf 2020 all you need to know before. Search the list tokomaru bay wharf heritage new zealand. Our beach remains hazardous due to debris on the beach and the absence of any sand from continuous extreme wave action. The trust is fundraising to restore the wharf the project. This books 117 photographs, accompanied by an equally vivid text, recreate the fishing vessels and markets of a vanished era. The north american society for oceanic history named down on t wharf the best book on american maritime history published in 1982. In 1987 a harbour authority was started with all the caribou fishermen controlling and running the wharf complex that you see today. Welcome to our tokomaru bay virtual museum, where education and history go hand in hand. The depleted defenders, including many women, were victorious. The selected investigation site is the former tokomaru bay freezing works, an abandoned slaughterhouse located on the north edge of waima road in tokomaru bay in the gisborne region, new zealand. The plan is to restore the wharf, restore and create a base within the former nz shipping company building and construct a walkway around the freezing works ruins all of which is expected to boost tourism and provide income for the people of the area. In 1899, american sugar company constructed a wharf with a mole a large stone pier onehalf miles long to accommodate the sugar operations. Peter calls tokomaru bay, like the rest of the coast, a quiet secret.
Theres a bit of history here which you can read about on a panel at the start. The contractor will employ the same techniques for recladding the piles as was used at tolaga bay. This web site was made to share and preserve the wonderful history of tokomaru bay. New zealand has 10 major winegrowing regions spread across the north and south islands, the most important of which is marlborough a variety of wines are made in new zealand, the most. Tokomaru bay sauvignon blanc 75cl a sophisticated classic sauvignon blanc with intense aromas of ripe tropical fruit and hints of gooseberries, accompanied by vibrant acidity and a clean finish. The ruins of the old freezing works and wharf at waima reflect a bygone age, as do the many historic sites dotting the coastline all the way to te mawhai point at the southern end of the bay.
Extent includes the whole of the structure known as tokomaru bay wharf, which extends southeast from the land parcel described as sec 1 blk iva tokomaru. The chrz assessed in this study is defined as the 2008 tokomaru bay coastal hazard. Hpt inc august newsletter historic places aotearoa. Days bay wharf in wellington harbour in 1930 alexander turnbull library. It retains significant associations with the development of australias, foreign trade and associated waterfront industries. In december of 1929, soon after the wharf opening, the bencruachan, a ship chartered to geo. The lengthy tolaga bay wharf was the local areas lifeline until modern sealed. This small bay reminded me of calliope bay, the setting for one of new zealands great unread classic novels, sydney bridge upside down by david ballantyne. The selected investigation site is the former tokomaru bay freezing works, an abandoned slaughterhouse located on the north edge of waima road in tokomaru bay in. The newest addition to the tavern a group of topend rooms overlooking the bay may begin to change that when word gets out. Overlooking the tokomaru sheepfarmers freezing company ltd works at waima, tokomaru bay. Over the years the name was altered to tokomaru bay. Historical kaunakakai wharf part i in an ongoing series about molokais history. Check the maps to see where you can camp at tokomaru bay.
Hpt inc april newsletter2 historic places aotearoa. Trade increased and a storage shed was built a few years later. Stone cnijsher the stone crusher was located on the side road by the u aiotu bridge where the remains of the aupouri residence is located. Te puia springs and tokomaru bay te ara encyclopedia of. The jones bay finger wharf is an integral part of our maritime history and forms a key element of the historic pyrmont waterfront. Tolaga bay wharf east coast places te ara encyclopedia of. In 1911 and the wharf was extended to take overseas ships. Tokomaru bay is a small beachside community located on the isolated east coast of new. Working with the tokomaru bay wharf heritage trust and gisborne district. Maybe im being a little harsh with only three stars, but in the end, its just a wharf. A small locomotive was built to link the freezing works with the wharf where up to 400 ships a year arrived to collect frozen sheep carcasses.
The wharf was built, in 1862 with funds raised by local farmers and the support of illawarra steamship company. History unpreserved at tokomaru freezing works the kiwi. Greenhill house, gardens and farmland between 1923 and 1928. It is 91 km north of gisborne, on state highway 35, and close to mount hikurangi.
A stunning view of wharekahikahicks bay taken earlier in the month. Tokomaru bay was once a thriving community of 5000 people, now there are about 300 residents, 90% maori and we have a long and interesting history. The tokomaru bay heritage trust, with your help, works to restore tokomaru bays wharf and heritage buildings and to build walkways in the ruins of the old freezing works in waima. Tokomaru bay is a small beachside community located on the isolated east coast of new zealand s north island. Map of tokomaru bay, gisborne, new zealand with street names and local businesses.
Tolaga bay s wool dumping plant and wharf were used by coastal vessels which took this freight down to gisborne for transshipment. The government, having unsuccessfully attempted to purchase the springs over a 10year period, passed the native townships act 1895 which made it possible for it to take the land. Vulnerability analysis of the historical buildings in seismic area by a multilevel approach. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. This place is situated in east cape, new zealand, its geographical coordinates are 38 8 0 south, 178 18 0 east and its original name with diacritics is tokomaru. Discover tokomaru bay with the help of your friends. This section is derived from text in mackay, joseph angus 1949. Tolaga bay wharf east coast places te ara encyclopedia. Sitting on the waters edge of the pacific ocean, looking over beautiful tokomaru bay, it is the ideal place to stop and rest awhile and meet the friendly people of the east coast.
The wharf is your launchpad for all kinds of water activitiesfrom leisure cruises and kayak tours to sailing lessons and paddleboarding, the southwest waterfront makes it easy to play on the river. Tokomaru ghost town i5 nz frenzy north island new zealand. Day3 hicks bay anaura bay gisborne b, l, d we visit the east cape manuka company, te araroas huge pohutakawa tree and st marys, a beautifully decorated church built in 1924 as a memorial to the soldiers of ngati porou who died in world war i. From the street a 200metre wooden walkway lined with framed posters of stc productions takes patrons through the history of the theatre. A battle between pai marire hauhau forces and local maori took place at mawhai point on the southern side of the bay in august 1866. Te puia springs and tokomaru bay te ara encyclopedia of new. Tokomaru bay sauvignon blanc tasting notes, market data. The history of the wharf about the wharf district wharf. The government, having unsuccessfully attempted to purchase the springs over a 10year period, passed the native townships act. Tolaga bay wharf, at 600 metres the longest on the coast, is no longer used by coastal shipping. Like tolaga bay, the tokomaru bay wharf would provide another.
Plus, our water taxi might just be the fastest way to get to georgetown, old town alexandria, or national harbor. The wharf includes a double row of two storeyed steel and timber sheds with central roadways to both levels, carried on fill with timber piles supporting the wharf aprons. Tokomaru bay, gisborne, new zealand three day weather. History of the tathra wharf about the sapphire coast nsw. This is the one of the most popular wines from new zealand, also this wine has been getting more popular over the past year. Tolaga bays wool dumping plant and wharf were used by coastal vessels which took this freight down to gisborne for transshipment. Tokomaru bay ghost town and historic wharf and meatfreezing works ruins, east cape new zealand. Large windows are open to the sydney harbour bridge and the waters of the harbour. Jones bay finger wharf, is the sole traditional finger wharf, complete with wharf and shore sheds, remaining in jones bay and pyrmont. While the wharf is scenic, long, picturesque, and dilapidated, this bay offer so much more. Ross, pride in their ports, dunmore press, palmerston. Both geologic and historical data revealed a tectonically uplifted accreting. Z, available here at the new zealand electronic text centre.
Neither te puka tavern or tokomaru bay is worth visiting. About wakasa fishermans wharf wakasa fisherman wharf, facing obama bay, is a facility that includes restaurant, souvenir store and pier of sodomon sightseeing cruise. The te puka tavern is an east coast icon situated 90km from gisborne along the picturesque sh35, an easy and pleasant drive north east of the gisborne city. Tolaga bay, tokomaru bay, te araroa and hicks bay were, later, equipped with wharf facilities. This site is item number 86 on the history of new zealand in 100 places list. Wharves still exist on the east coast at hicks bay serviced the freezing works, tokomaru bay. The contractor will employ the same techniques for recladding the piles as. This paper focuses on the tokomaru bay wharf and historic buildings restoration scheme. In the more affordable category for white wines from new zealand. This construction left a well placed wharf structure which the fishermen futher built upon. Get your 3day weather forecast for tokomaru bay, gisborne, new zealand. Mt hikurangi, snow capped in winter, and the first place in new zealand to see the sunrise dominates the landscape as we drive south.
Tokomaru bay nzhistory, new zealand history online. The tokomaru bay heritage trust, with your help, works to restore tokomaru bay s wharf and heritage buildings and to build walkways in the ruins of the old freezing works in waima. The success of the tokomaru freezing works had necessitated the continued expansion of the wharf since 1911. The wharf is complete with fuel tanks, haul out ramp, electricity, floating dock, lights. Some suggest hicks bay, further up the coast, is the actual setting. How bout sandstone cliffs firing at sunset, cooks cove walkway, a viewpoint track from the north beach campsiteand the littleknown and remarkable.
Tolaga bay is most famous for its milelong 660m wharfthe tourist icon of the east cape. The tokomaru bay heritage trust has the advantage of knowing exactly what this work will entail, and plans to use the same contractor who completed the restoration of the tolaga bay wharf. The port of melbourne has extended from williamstown and port melbourne on hobsons bay, to the part of the yarra river known as queens wharf, opposite william street, central melbourne. Tolaga bays 600 metre concrete wharf, built in 1932, was an. In the later 19th century the bay became a center for the local pastoral industry. Stores and prices for tokomaru bay sauvignon blanc tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in uk.
Tolaga bay historic wharf 2020 all you need to know. Those column shaped granite were formed naturally by the waves. New zealand is a remote island nation in the pacific ocean, a thousand miles or so southeast of australia. Sodomon is a sightseeing spot located on the east side of the uchitomi peninsula of obama bay. Since then walking the length of the wharf has been. Its predecessor was the tamsui second fishing port on the right bank of the tamsui river estuary, an important fishing harbor in. Our next stop, an entire twentyfour minutes from tolaga bay by car, is tokomaru bay. The tokomaru bay wharf at waima, tokomaru bay was built in 1940, replacing an earlier structure.