Horeke

A Wesleyan mission built during 1838-39 and overlooking the harbour. The largest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi took place here on 12 Feb 1840. To local Maori, this place is more important than the treaty site at Waitangi where the English representatives signed the document. The mission station displays the table on which the treaty was signed, with a copy of the treaty on it. There are many historic photos and objects on display. There is also a chapel.

One of New Zealand's prime geological features, which can be visited all year round. Huge basalt boulders — up to 30 m in height — created a boulder area that is 1.6 km long and up to 350 m wide. It is unique in the world. A narrow footpath leads over wooden bridges and stairs up to a platform which enables a view over the valley. The short visit takes about 40 to 60 minutes, the easy walk to the platform is about 2 hr return.