Inventory of coastal areas of local or regional significance in the ...

Kaupokonui Stream
Number: 52 GPS: 2601120E
6181474N
General description
The Kaupokonui Stream and beach is a popular area during the summer months with a
camp site and facilities located on the left bank. The area is an important ‘moa-hunting’
archaeological site with nine species of moa and fifty five species of other birds having been
found in the area (the remains are estimated to be from 660 – 610 years before present). There
is also a 50 ha area of stabilised sand dunes on the right bank of the stream. 4
Location
5.5 km south west of Manaia.
Land tenure
Site: - Crown Land: Foreshore and estuary (administered by the Department of
Conservation)
Site access: - Crown Land: To the left of the Stream mouth; marginal strip
(administered by the Department of Conservation)
- District Land: On the left bank; recreation reserve, esplanade reserve and
Kaupokonui Heads Road (administered by the South
Taranaki District Council).
On the right bank; Formed Rama Road and unformed Rama
Road (administered and vested in the South Taranaki
District Council)
- Private Land: On the right bank; no formal access
Values
Amenity High - regionally important amenity values 1
Recreational High - popular area during summer, especially for camping,
swimming, fishing and surfing
- whitebaiting
Cultural/ High - pa and w hi tapu site 12
Historical
Ecological/
Scientific
- important ‘moa-hunting’ archaeological site 4
High - Inanga spawning site 5
- moa and bird remains (as above) 4
- presence of sand dunes 4
Public access
Excellent - Direct access to the Kaupokonui Stream mouth from Kaupokonui Heads
Road. A bridge across the Kaupokonui Stream provides walking access to the
right bank. No vehicle access is provided to the right bank.
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