Anaura Bay Explained

Anaura Bay is a bay and community in the Gisborne District of New Zealand's North Island. It is located just south of Tokomaru Bay and north of Tolaga Bay.^[1]

British explorer James Cook landed at the southern end of the bay on 21 October 1769, where he met local Māori.^[2] A village and motor camp are now located at this site.^[3]

The nearby Hinetamatea Marae is a tribal meeting place for Te Aitanga-ā-Hauiti and the Ngāti Porou hapū of Ngāti Hau, Ngāti Ira, Ngāti Wakarara and Ngāti Patu Whare.^[4] It includes a meeting house of the same name.^[5]

A scenic reserve is located at the northern end of the bay. It includes a walkway and campsite.^{[6] [7]} It has been named as one of the best beaches in New Zealand.^[8]

References

-38.2476°N 178.3159°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hariss . Gavin . Anaura Bay, Gisborne . topomap.co.nz . NZ Topo Map.
2. Web site: Soutar . Monty . Anaura Bay - East Coast places . . . 30 March 2015.
3. Web site: Anaura Bay Family Motor Camp . tairawhitigisborne.co.nz . Activate Tairāwhiti..
4. Web site: Te Kāhui Māngai directory. tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
5. Web site: Māori Maps . maorimaps.com . Te Potiki National Trust.
6. Web site: Anaura Bay Walkway: Anaura Bay area, East Coast region . doc.govt.nz . Department of Conservation.
7. Web site: Anaura Bay conservation campsite: Anaura Bay area, East Coast region . doc.govt.nz . Department of Conservation.
8. Web site: 2020-03-13. Here are our favourite New Zealand beaches. 2020-09-24. Stuff. en.