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{{Short description|Peninsula in Otago, New Zealand}} |
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[[File:Hookers Sea Lion NZ (9399727836).jpg|thumb|right|[[Hooker's Sea Lion]] at the Tautuku Peninsula]] |
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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 |
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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 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> |
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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)]] |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/nature/native-animals/marine-mammals/whales/southern-right-whales-tohora/ |title=Southern right whales/tohora |publisher=Department of Conservation (New Zealand) |accessdate=2016-01-31}}</ref> [[New Zealand sea lion]]s and [[yellow-eyed penguin]]s (''hoiho'') also can be seen on beaches. Sporadic mammal visitors include [[leopard seal]]s.<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 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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The estuary of the [[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) |accessdate=2014-02-25}}</ref> |
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[[File:Tautuku-Durvillaea1.jpg|thumb|''[[Durvillaea]]'' bull kelp on the Tautuku Peninsula]] |
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There are 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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{{Coord|-46.604|169.436|display=title}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{commons category|Tautuku Bay}} |
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[[Category:Headlands of |
[[Category:Headlands of Otago]] |
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[[Category:The Catlins]] |
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[[Category:Southern Scenic Route]] |
[[Category:Southern Scenic Route]] |
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[[Category:Clutha District]] |
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[[Category:Whaling stations in New Zealand]] |
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Latest revision as of 15:07, 12 December 2021
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Tautuku Peninsula is a rocky headland in the Catlins 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 Tautuku Bay.
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 yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) also can be seen on beaches. Sporadic mammal visitors include leopard seals.[3]
The estuary of the 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 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
References[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tautuku Bay.
- ^ "The Archaeology of New Zealand Shore Whaling" (PDF). Department of Conservation (New Zealand). Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ "Southern right whales/tohora". Department of Conservation (New Zealand). Retrieved 31 January 2016.
- ^ "Molecular ecologists meet in the Catlins". Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ^ "Tautuku Walks". Department of Conservation (New Zealand). Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- ^ "Tautuku Peninsula". New-Zealand-NZ.net website. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
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