Place of worship
Taupo Point
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Tips from locals
Carole & Crian
June 7, 2020
Going to Taupo point gives an opportunity to visit beautiful Wainui Bay, walk among the coastal bush, and dream about the past times were a Maori village ("Pa") was living at Taupo point, up to the beginning of the 20th century. It is from this village that Maoris attacked the vessel launch by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, which was the first encounter with Europeans, and it is why Golden has been called Murderers Bay up to the 19th century, were gold has been found near Collingwood, which gave the Bay it's current name of Golden Bay.
Going to Taupo point gives an opportunity to visit beautiful Wainui Bay, walk among the coastal bush, and dream about the past times were a Maori village ("Pa") was living at Taupo point, up to the beginning of the 20th century. It is from this village that Maoris attacked the vessel launch by the…
Taupo Point by Airbnb Experiences
Get to know this iconic landmark through Airbnb Experiences, small group activities led by locals
Location
Tasman