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'''Cape Brett Peninsula''' is a [[peninsula]] |
'''Cape Brett Peninsula''' ({{lang-mi|'''Rākaumangamanga'''}}) is a {{Convert|15|km|mi|abbr=on}} long [[peninsula]] in the [[Bay of Islands]], in the [[Northland Region]] of New Zealand.<ref>{{LINZ|35192||2010-03-25}}</ref> |
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The head of the peninsula is Cape Brett |
The head of the peninsula is Cape Brett itself (also known by the Māori, {{Lang|Mi|Rākaumangamanga}}), a promontory which extends north into the [[Pacific Ocean]] at the eastern end of the Bay of Islands. The Rakaumangamanga/Cape Brett Track begins in Rawhiti, at the Opourua Bay (Oke Bay) Scenic Reserve Entrance. [https://www.capebretthike.co.nz/ '''Island Getaway Tours'''] provides a water taxi service from Hauai Bay (start of the track in Rawhiti) to Maunganui Bay (Deep Water Cove) for hikers to do the track one way. |
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[[Cape Brett Lighthouse]] stands at the end of the peninsula, which rises to 360 metres at its northern end. A noted landmark, the natural arch "Hole in the Rock" of [[Piercy Island (New Zealand)|Piercy Island]] lies about 500 metres off the cape. |
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[https://www.islandgetaway.co.nz/ '''Island Getaway Tours,'''] who operate Boat Cruises & Island Tours, are the only '''cruise company''' in the Bay of Islands approved by the Motu Kōkako Ahu Whenua Trust to visit, and share the history of the island and make contributions to the trust in recognition of the owners' ''mana whenua/mana moana rights'' |
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The peninsula includes Opourua/Oke Bay, off Rawhiti Road, about 29 km from [[Russell, New Zealand|Russell]].<ref name="Donald">{{cite book |last=Donald |first=Darroch |title=Footprint New Zealand |publisher=[[Footprint Travel Guides]] |year=2007 |isbn=1-906098-04-2 |edition=4th |page=180}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Cape Brett NZ NorthIsland.jpg|thumb|x200px|left|Cape Brett]] |
[[Image:Cape Brett NZ NorthIsland.jpg|thumb|x200px|left|Cape Brett]] |
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== Whangamumu == |
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Whangamumu Harbour and Peninsula are near the south east end of the Cape Brett Peninsula.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Whangamumu, Northland |url=https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz12133/Whangamumu/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=NZ Topo Map |language=en}}</ref> There are remnants of a [[Whaling in New Zealand#History|whaling station]], which was at Whangamumu from about 1844, until the sinking of ''[[RMS Niagara|Niagara]]'' in 1940 caused an oil slick, which moved whales away from the area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Whangamumu Whaling Station |url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/northland/places/cape-brett-and-whangamumu-area/heritage-sites/whangamumu-whaling-station/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=www.doc.govt.nz |language=en-nz}}</ref> A {{Convert|4.2|km|abbr=on}} walking track runs from the Tangatapu wetlands over a ridge with regenerating coastal forest to a sandy beach at the head of the harbour, near the whaling station.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Whangamumu Track |url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/northland/places/cape-brett-and-whangamumu-area/things-to-do/whangamumu-track/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=www.doc.govt.nz |language=en-nz}}</ref> Te Toroa Track, which linked to the Cape Brett track, has been closed since 2021, due to concerns about [[kauri dieback]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cape Brett Peninsula tracks temporarily closed |url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-releases/2021-media-releases/cape-brett-peninsula-tracks-temporarily-closed/ |access-date=2024-01-29 |website=www.doc.govt.nz |language=en-nz}}</ref>{{Clear}} |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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Photos of Whangamumu Harbour - [https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23169373 whaling station in 1927], [https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22911799 1962 aerial view] |
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Latest revision as of 06:53, 13 April 2024
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Cape Brett Peninsula (Māori: Rākaumangamanga) is a 15 km (9.3 mi) long peninsula in the Bay of Islands, in the Northland Region of New Zealand.[1]
The head of the peninsula is Cape Brett itself (also known by the Māori, Rākaumangamanga), a promontory which extends north into the Pacific Ocean at the eastern end of the Bay of Islands. The Rakaumangamanga/Cape Brett Track begins in Rawhiti, at the Opourua Bay (Oke Bay) Scenic Reserve Entrance. Island Getaway Tours provides a water taxi service from Hauai Bay (start of the track in Rawhiti) to Maunganui Bay (Deep Water Cove) for hikers to do the track one way.
Cape Brett Lighthouse stands at the end of the peninsula, which rises to 360 metres at its northern end. A noted landmark, the natural arch "Hole in the Rock" of Piercy Island lies about 500 metres off the cape.
Island Getaway Tours, who operate Boat Cruises & Island Tours, are the only cruise company in the Bay of Islands approved by the Motu Kōkako Ahu Whenua Trust to visit, and share the history of the island and make contributions to the trust in recognition of the owners' mana whenua/mana moana rights
A predator proof fence across the peninsula excludes the brushtail possum, an introduced animal pest, which feeds on the pōhutukawa tree to such an extent that the tree can eventually die.
The peninsula includes Opourua/Oke Bay, off Rawhiti Road, about 29 km from Russell.[2]
Whangamumu
[edit]Whangamumu Harbour and Peninsula are near the south east end of the Cape Brett Peninsula.[3] There are remnants of a whaling station, which was at Whangamumu from about 1844, until the sinking of Niagara in 1940 caused an oil slick, which moved whales away from the area.[4] A 4.2 km (2.6 mi) walking track runs from the Tangatapu wetlands over a ridge with regenerating coastal forest to a sandy beach at the head of the harbour, near the whaling station.[5] Te Toroa Track, which linked to the Cape Brett track, has been closed since 2021, due to concerns about kauri dieback.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Place name detail: Cape Brett Peninsula". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 25 March 2010.
- ^ Donald, Darroch (2007). Footprint New Zealand (4th ed.). Footprint Travel Guides. p. 180. ISBN 1-906098-04-2.
- ^ "Whangamumu, Northland". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Whangamumu Whaling Station". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Whangamumu Track". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Cape Brett Peninsula tracks temporarily closed". www.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
35°10′22″S 174°19′52″E / 35.1729°S 174.3310°E
External links
[edit]Photos of Whangamumu Harbour - whaling station in 1927, 1962 aerial view
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