KNOWLEDGE

Banks Peninsulas geological history is more than just the spectacular volcanics

This landscape was sculpted over millions of years. An island, a peninsula, connections to the mainland have come an gone over time

Te Patakā o Rakaihāutū Banks Peninsula has a rich history of occupation, with papatipu rūnanga having deep connections to place

Colonistaion had distinct impact on the social and physical landscapes of the peninsula

Due to its varied geology and landscape history Banks Peninsula has an incredible range in its biodiversity

Many sites on the peninsula only exist due to the conservation efforts of the community