This is Matakana Island; an island nestled in the Tauranga Harbour, the Bay of Plenty, the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. The island has two distinct parts: some 5000 acres of farm and orchard land on the inner harbour; and around 10,000 acres of forest covered coastal land facing the Pacific Ocean. It is home to five hapu (sub-tribes) of Ngai te Rangi iwi (tribe) with a history that spans many years that has been embedded in the landscape.
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| Coastal land facing the Pacific Ocean |
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| The Old School House - the inner part of the island |
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| Horses - a constant feature of island life |
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| Crossing the harbour from the mainland to the island |
Matakana Island Tours offers guided horse tours of some of the significant sites on the island. See contact details tab in menu above
