Landmarks New Zealand

About

Discover Northland and Otago's culturally compelling historical landmarks.

It's time to immerse yourself in some of New Zealand's most stunning landscapes, while learning about significant places and moments that have shaped our nation's history.

Story

Landmarks Whenua Tohunga Northland connects significant places to tell Aotearoa Zealand's defining stories and bring history alive. These nine incredible landmarks in Northland are:

- Ruapekapeka Pa
- Pompallier Mission and Printery
- Cape Brett / Rakaumangamanga
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds
- Mangungu Mission
- Rangihoua Heritage Park
- Te Waimate Mission
- Kororipo Heritage Park
- Clendon House

Landmarks Whenua Tohunga offers inspiration from the past to guide us into the future through the stories that define us. Our shared journeys connect our past, present and future together. The places that we entrust into your care tell stories of understanding that reveal to us why we are the way we are.

These taonga speak of past journeys, from all those who came before us. Some have been painful, where conflict and hardship have been followed by healing and tolerance. Our journey is of one whānau that nurtures and provides for all who call this land home.

We give these stories to all the people of our nation and abroad. As we walk together, our paths bond us together. These are our journeys, and there are many more to come.

May the wisdom of old be a force for good, today and tomorrow, and in all our tomorrows.

Kia tohu ai tātou, mo aianei, mo apopo, mo ake tonu atu.

*Adapted from Song of Waitaha - Histories of a Nation. Te Uri O Te Pani Manawatu, Tuahiwi, 1989