Anchor on Settlers Corner. Turangi. North Is. New Zealand.
S 38° 59.750 E 175° 48.125
60H E 396262 N 5683003
An anchor on Settlers Corner near SH.41 and Atirau Road at Turangi in the Central North Island.
Waymark Code: WM4HT6
Location: New Zealand
Date Posted: 08/27/2008
Views: 14
A long way from the sea, this anchor is part of a monument display dedicated to the early settlers of the area. Nearby is a small plaque with the following inscription:
Kopua Kanapanapa.
Dedicated to the early settlers, Polynesian and European. This monument is symbolic of the unity between their descendants. Unveiled for the people of Taupo nui-a-tia by the Paramount Chief of Tuwharetoa, Hepi Te Heu Heu on 6th October, 1971.
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