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The '''Tautuku Peninsula''' is a rocky headland on the south coast of [[Otago]] on the [[South Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It is located 25 km (15 mi) east of [[Waikawa, Southland|Waikawa]], at the western end of a bay (Tautuku Bay) in the area known as [[the Catlins]]. |
The '''Tautuku Peninsula''' is a rocky headland on the south coast of [[Otago]] on the [[South Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It is located 25 km (15 mi) east of [[Waikawa, Southland|Waikawa]], at the western end of a bay (Tautuku Bay) in the area known as [[the Catlins]]. |
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From 1839 to 1846, a [[whaling]] station was sited near the peninsula's neck, and a port was later developed for the fishing, flax and timber industries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/conservation/historic/topics/archaelogy-nz-shore-whaling.pdf|title=The Archaeology of New Zealand Shore Whaling|publisher=[[Department of Conservation (New Zealand)|Department of Conservation NZ]]|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref> When these industries declined, the port was closed. Today, [[ |
From 1839 to 1846, a [[whaling]] station was sited near the peninsula's neck, and a port was later developed for the fishing, flax and timber industries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/conservation/historic/topics/archaelogy-nz-shore-whaling.pdf|title=The Archaeology of New Zealand Shore Whaling|publisher=[[Department of Conservation (New Zealand)|Department of Conservation NZ]]|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref> When these industries declined, the port was closed. Today, [[southern right whale]]s are making slow come back and still can be seen around the peninsula occasionally.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/native-animals/marine-mammals/whales/southern-right-whales-tohora/threats/|title=Threats to southern right whales|publisher=[[Department of Conservation (New Zealand)|Department of Conservation NZ]]|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref> [[New Zealand sea lion]]s and ''hoiho'' the [[yellow-eyed penguin]]s also can be seen on beaches. Other sporadic mammal visitors include [[leopard seal]]s and so on.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chickenoreggblog.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/molecular-ecologists-meet-in-the-catlins/|title=Molecular ecologists meet in the Catlins|accessdate=2014-12-26}}</ref> |
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The estuary of [[Tautuku River]], just north of the peninsula, is inhabited by [[New Zealand |
The estuary of [[Tautuku River]], just north of the peninsula, is inhabited by [[New Zealand fernbird|fernbirds]]. A short walk leads from Outdoor Education Centre next to the [[Southern Scenic Route]] through this [[Apodasmia similis|jointed rush]] wetland, partly as a boardwalk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/otago/coastal-otago/tautuku-walks/|title=Tautuku Walks|publisher=[[Department of Conservation (New Zealand)|Department of Conservation NZ]]|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref> |
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There are now numerous cribs (holiday cottages) on the peninsula, but these are mainly reached by four-wheel drive or tractor as no roads reach the peninsula. The only access is via the mouth of the Fleming River, or along Tautuku Beach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.new-zealand-nz.net/catlins/tautuku_peninsula.html|title=Tautuku Peninsula|publisher=New-Zealand-NZ.net website|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref> A signposted lookout on the side of the [[Southern Scenic Route]] road on Florence Hill offers a scenic view south over Tautuku Bay and the Tautuku Peninsula. |
There are now numerous cribs (holiday cottages) on the peninsula, but these are mainly reached by four-wheel drive or tractor as no roads reach the peninsula. The only access is via the mouth of the Fleming River, or along Tautuku Beach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.new-zealand-nz.net/catlins/tautuku_peninsula.html|title=Tautuku Peninsula|publisher=New-Zealand-NZ.net website|accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref> A signposted lookout on the side of the [[Southern Scenic Route]] road on Florence Hill offers a scenic view south over Tautuku Bay and the Tautuku Peninsula. |
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Revision as of 07:08, 20 November 2015
The Tautuku Peninsula is a rocky headland on the south coast of Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 25 km (15 mi) east of Waikawa, at the western end of a bay (Tautuku Bay) in the area known as the Catlins.
From 1839 to 1846, a whaling station was sited near the peninsula's neck, and a port was later developed for the fishing, flax and timber industries.[1] When these industries declined, the port was closed. Today, southern right whales are making slow come back and still can be seen around the peninsula occasionally.[2] New Zealand sea lions and hoiho the yellow-eyed penguins also can be seen on beaches. Other sporadic mammal visitors include leopard seals and so on.[3]
The estuary of Tautuku River, just north of the peninsula, is inhabited by fernbirds. A short walk leads from Outdoor Education Centre next to the Southern Scenic Route through this jointed rush wetland, partly as a boardwalk.[4]
There are now numerous cribs (holiday cottages) on the peninsula, but these are mainly reached by four-wheel drive or tractor as no roads reach the peninsula. The only access is via the mouth of the Fleming River, or along Tautuku Beach.[5] A signposted lookout on the side of the Southern Scenic Route road on Florence Hill offers a scenic view south over Tautuku Bay and the Tautuku Peninsula.
46°36′14″S 169°26′10″E / 46.604°S 169.436°E
Photo Gallery
- Category:Tautuku Bay on Wikimedia Commons
References
- ^ "The Archaeology of New Zealand Shore Whaling" (PDF). Department of Conservation NZ. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ "Threats to southern right whales". Department of Conservation NZ. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ "Molecular ecologists meet in the Catlins". Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ^ "Tautuku Walks". Department of Conservation NZ. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ "Tautuku Peninsula". New-Zealand-NZ.net website. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
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