History
Cook Landing Site (Puhi Kai Iti)
Gisborne
Where Cook's crew first came ashore in 1769, at the foot of Kaiti Hill.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
A reserve on the Kaiti side of the river mouth marks the first landing of Cook's crew in 1769 and the first meeting with local Māori. The interpretation panels cover the encounter from both sides of the story, which is worth a read.
Good to know
- Pair with Kaiti Hill lookout
- Getting there
- Sealed road, small car park
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
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