Join Rob on his daily bush walk to Historic Whitianga Rock Maori Pa site. The walk begins at Ferry Landing Wharf, the oldest stone wharf in Australasia built in 1837, and continues on to the Maori Pa site. Here Rob explains the early Maori history of the region, pointing out evidence of the defensive fortifications described by Captain James Cook when he visited the site in 1769. Learn about the early European settlement and the Kauri industry in Whitianga, and share Rob's passion and knowledge of the native plants and bird-life in this Conservation Reserve.









"It is great to be be able to follow in the footsteps of the great Captain James Cook across your garden! Rob's walk was very informative and it is great to feel his pride in this historic site. His knowledge of the Maori history and Capt Cook, was well presented and so interesting. Thank you for the history lesson and helping us to understand the Maori language and for an unforgettable few days."
Eleanor, David, Angela and Francis, UK
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