Urupukapuka Island
Encyclopedia
Urupukapuka Island is an island
in the Bay of Islands
of New Zealand
, located about 7.3 km from Paihia
.
captain claimed to have purchased 150 acres of Urupukapuka from Rewa, a chief of the Ngapuhi
tribe for one mare
valued at one hundred and fifty English pound
s. The claim was invalidated when Rewa claimed that the mare represented a mere deposit and not the whole lump sum amount.
In the later 1800s, two Europeans leased some of the land on Urupukapuka for grazing and began to clear the island and build a fenceline.
In 1927, Otehei Bay had become the base of the fishing expeditions of the American author Zane Grey
, and a world famous fishing resort was later established there.
life.
Indico and Paradise Bays are popular, sheltered anchorages and ideal for most forms of water sports. The bays are also inhabited by a colony of shag
s and pohutukawa
s are abundant along the coastline. The New Zealand dotterel, Oyster catcher, Pied stilt and Paradise duck use Urupukapuka Island as a breeding ground. The archeological features of Urupukapuka are interesting because of their range, the diversity of sites, and their good state of preservation. An archeological walk with on-site signs interprets many of the pre-European sites on the island. Urupukapuka is an island paradise for those wishing to experience the concept of 'back to nature' camping
. The informal camping is made possible by combining farming with recreation
.
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
in the Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is an area in the Northland Region of the North Island of New Zealand. Located 60 km north-west of Whangarei, it is close to the northern tip of the country....
of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, located about 7.3 km from Paihia
Paihia
Paihia is the main tourist town in the Bay of Islands in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located close to the historic towns of Russell, and Kerikeri, 60 kilometres north of Whangarei. The origin of the name Paihia is obscure. One, possibily apocryphal, attribution is to...
.
History
Urupukapuka Island was previously settled by the Ngare Raumati tribe, one of the oldest tribes of the area. In 1839, a certain whalingWhaler
A whaler is a specialized ship, designed for whaling, the catching and/or processing of whales. The former included the whale catcher, a steam or diesel-driven vessel with a harpoon gun mounted at its bows. The latter included such vessels as the sail or steam-driven whaleship of the 16th to early...
captain claimed to have purchased 150 acres of Urupukapuka from Rewa, a chief of the Ngapuhi
Ngapuhi
Ngāpuhi is a Māori iwi located in the Northland region of New Zealand, and centred in the Hokianga, the Bay of Islands and Whāngārei.Ngāpuhi has the largest affiliation of any New Zealand iwi, with 122,214 people registered , and formed from 150 hapu, with 55 marae.-Foundations:The founding...
tribe for one mare
Mare
Female horses are called mares.Mare is the Latin word for "sea".The word may also refer to:-People:* Ahmed Marzooq, also known as Mare, a footballer and Secretary General of Maldives Olympic Committee* Mare Winningham, American actress and singer...
valued at one hundred and fifty English pound
Pound
Pound may refer to:*Pound , various units of mass*Pound-force, a unit of force*Pound , a unit of currency in various countries **Pound sign, £*Number sign or pound sign, #In geography:*Pound, Virginia...
s. The claim was invalidated when Rewa claimed that the mare represented a mere deposit and not the whole lump sum amount.
In the later 1800s, two Europeans leased some of the land on Urupukapuka for grazing and began to clear the island and build a fenceline.
In 1927, Otehei Bay had become the base of the fishing expeditions of the American author Zane Grey
Zane Grey
Zane Grey was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the Old West. Riders of the Purple Sage was his bestselling book. In addition to the success of his printed works, they later had second lives and continuing influence...
, and a world famous fishing resort was later established there.
Geography
There are many sandy beaches. The waters around the island are clear and divind is particularly good on the east coast where there is plentiful reefReef
In nautical terminology, a reef is a rock, sandbar, or other feature lying beneath the surface of the water ....
life.
Indico and Paradise Bays are popular, sheltered anchorages and ideal for most forms of water sports. The bays are also inhabited by a colony of shag
Shag
Shag may refer to:*Collegiate shag, a swing dance that originated in the 1920s *Carolina shag, a swing dance that originated in South Carolina in the 1940s*St...
s and pohutukawa
Pohutukawa
The Pōhutukawa is a coastal evergreen tree in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, that produces a brilliant display of red flowers made up of a mass of stamens. The Pōhutukawa is one of twelve Metrosideros species endemic to New Zealand...
s are abundant along the coastline. The New Zealand dotterel, Oyster catcher, Pied stilt and Paradise duck use Urupukapuka Island as a breeding ground. The archeological features of Urupukapuka are interesting because of their range, the diversity of sites, and their good state of preservation. An archeological walk with on-site signs interprets many of the pre-European sites on the island. Urupukapuka is an island paradise for those wishing to experience the concept of 'back to nature' camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
. The informal camping is made possible by combining farming with recreation
Recreation
Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun"...
.