Interactive map of auckland with all popular attractions sky tower, albert park, auckland domain and more. On the way to mission bay, you should take a detour to bastion point. Bastion point, auckland new zealand topographic map. Takaparawhaubastion point is home to the art deco tomb and the memorial garden for former prime minister michael joseph savage, one of the countrys most popular prime ministers. In orakei, auckland, new zealand, there is a coastal piece of land that overlooks waitemata harbour called takaparawhau in maori and bastion point in english. The 1977 bastion point occupation had a significant impact on new zealand society, both in the short and long term. In 1976 the government proposed selling part of the bastion point reserve for luxury housing. This is the big kites day, held in the reserve in may 2006.
Several tour buses often make a pitstop at the harbour for it provides a great view of the river. Over a number of years, that adds up to the amount of energy produced by a volcanic eruption. Bastion point is a scenic destination located in orakei, auckland, new zealand. Bastion point is a coastal piece of land in orakei that overlooks auckland s waitemata harbour and features a fishing pier that juts out into the harbour, a maori village and memorial for one of new zealands most revered leaders. The first of our places to visit in auckland is bastion point named takaparawhau in maori.
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Coastal fortifications were constructed in new zealand in two main waves. Property details for 34 awarua crescent, orakei, auckland. When, in 1941, the crown no longer needed bastion point for defence, it did not return it but instead gave it to the auckland city council for a reserve. Bastion point achilles point meadowbank glen innes panmure remuera golf course mount wellington domain kepa bush reserve orakei domain takaparawha park dingle dell reserve zoo kauri point birkenhead stokes point te m t raeomanaaa stanley point north head takapuna head duders point oneills point black rock flax point emu point browns. It was on ancestral land that ngati whatua hoped to get back. Bastion point is a point in auckland and has an elevation of 6 meters. On sunday after walking the port of aucklands red fence heritage walk from the voyager maritime museum to the ports of auckland building i continued around the waterfront towards bastion point and mission bay. Map of bastion point, orakei, auckland, new zealand with street names and local businesses. Bastion point is also located in orakei and is the location of the savage memorial and garden. Bastion point waitemata harbour nga oho st kupe h a p i m a a o on t e street a s t kupe street t st. I request and require all such buildings and other property to be. Head north and discover the ultimate laidback lifestyle, where great food and wine is always close at hand and the sea is your constant companion.
This map of auckland is not drawn to scale and is not an exact. Bastion point the untold story television nz on screen. Long exp used to get light trails of traffic on the coast road. Plan your visit to auckland with free auckland itineraries, guides, things to do and maps. A different view of auckland city skyline at dusk from bastion point. It is basically a vast expanse of coastal land that overlooks the waitemata harbour. Bastion point mission bay 3 tips from 154 visitors. Official notice posted at bastion point during 1978 protests. Visit ourauckland to learn about auckland councils response to covid19. North head had three forts the north battery to defend rangitoto channel. Places to visit in auckland bastion point toru tours. They typically included gun emplacements, pill boxes, fire control or observation posts, camouflage strategies. The government announced that it had agreed to the waitangi tribunals recommendation that takaparawha bastion point on the southern shore of aucklands waitemata harbour be returned to local iwi ngati whatua.
Detailed and highresolution maps of auckland, new zealand for free download. The loop walk in auckland from mission bay to okahu bay takes in the views of auckland harbour from the m j savage memorial park the auckland explorer bus stops here and the bastion point marae the bright sunshine and blue skies today, enhanced the scenes. Assuming that every kilometer of street in auckland has an average of 33 street lamps with 50w of power, then auckland has more than 428,928 street lamps, which use 21. The area has significance in new zealand history for its role in 1970s maori protests against forced land alienation by non maori new zealanders. Its charming surroundings draw a considerable number of visitors each year. An elaborate clifftop garden mausoleum honours michael joseph savage 18721940, the countrys first labour prime minister, whose socialist reforms left him adored by the populace. Auckland map tourism map of auckland in india updated. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to auckland.
Bastion point the untold story in 1977 protesters occupied bastion point, after the announcement of a housing development on land once belonging to ngati whatua. Bastion point is a point in victoria and has an elevation of 6 meters. Emu point mission bastion pt ay west tamaki head karaka bay administration bay kei rakino is. This documentary examines the rich and tragic history of bastion pointtakaparawhau including how questionable methods were used to gradually. Five hundred and six days later, police and army arrived en masse to remove them.
He made two speeches on the marae at bastion point that day, both of them in front of tv cameras and other media. Wide open spaces and exposure to sea breezes make bastion point an ideal place for kite flying. Location and getting to mission bay aucklands best. Make selections, then click the green plot catches button to start. Bastion point is located in mallacoota, the most easterly coastal township in victoria. Politics, harbour views and lush lawns combine on this pretty headland with a chequered history. Police and army personal removed 222 people from bastion point, auckland, ending an occupation that had begun in january 1977. The forts were supported by a torpedo boat based in devonport, and a minefield that stretched across the harbour from north head to bastion point. Bastion point auckland, new zealand park, landmark. Check out the links below to like us, follow us, and get the latest from nzhistory. Auckland city street map auckland city new zealand mappery. Most of it was bought or confiscated by european colonisers, but the tribe still graciously gave takaparawha bastion point to the crown to establish a defence post in 1885.
In the short term, the 1977 bastion point occupation directly affected those involved. Aucklandbastion point, new zealandtourist attractions. Auckland adventure jet, wynyard quarter, silo park 1 bastion point lookout hapimana street, tamaki dr, orakei short walk to mission bay panoramic views over the city and harbour 2. On january 5, 1977, joe hawke and about 30 other angry ngati whatua marched on to bastion point, at orakei. It has a significant historical value to both maori and pakeah. Bastion point map tourism map of bastion point in india. Before the colonization of the land by the british crown, it provided shelter, rich fishing and farming areas for the ngati whatua people, a.
Bastion point nzhistory, new zealand history online. The views of waitemata harbour from the top are worth the visit. Heres a few ways to get here from downtown auckland. Part of this are the beautiful and well maintained michael joseph savage. A small donation if youre finding the nz topo map service useful please consider donating, no matter how small, its greatly appreciated. Searchlights were stationed at various points around the coast. From 1885 until the end of wwii, bastion point was used on and off as a coastal defence post. Instead, there was a frenzy of excitement over his utterly inconsequential phone call with donald trump. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in auckland. Built to commemorate michael joseph savage, one of new zealands most revered leaders, the savage memorial stands proudly atop bastion point at the western end of mission bay.
Plenty of photo opportunities piggletino took a quick snap too. Piggletino took a walk to see auckland city from bastion point lookout. See 31 photos and 3 tips from 154 visitors to bastion point. Aucklands south is a melting pot of cultures from around the world. As well as hosting new zealands largest city, the auckland region features many quaint, diverse places, including the island of wine, waiheke island. But what the prime minister said on the marae at bastion point was extraordinary. Visit auckland auckland trip planning visit a city. Auckland regional council gis unit september 2003 inner islands map series 1 sheet 40 0 1,000 2,000 3,000500. Bastion point is a coastal piece of land in orakei, auckland, new zealand, overlooking the waitemata harbour. Total number of sales last 3 months difference to rv in sale price. Large auckland maps for free download and print high. It was a small bit of land, but it represented everything to one auckland tribe.
Create your personal guide to auckland with full information on all top attractions visit auckland auckland trip planning visit a city. Estimate 2 hours for a stroll around the joseph savage memorial gardens and down to mission bay. The ngati whatua tribe originally held large areas of land around auckland. Auckland city street map near auckland city, new zealand. Bastion point mission bay 2020 all you need to know. This is a leisurely walk that offers amazing views out from the waitemata harbour. Bastion point is a piece of land in orakei, auckland, which overlooks the waitemata harbour. The public works act allows the crown to take possession of any land, if the crown says it is in the public interest. Bastion point auckland, new zealand attractions lonely. An icon on victorias wilderness coast, bastion point is part of an outstanding natural environment. The tribe mounted a 506day occupation of the site in 197778. This is the heart of auckland, with a relaxed coastal living vibe by day and a nighttime energy shared by the innercity suburbs that surrounds it.
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