Ripapa Island (Māori: Rīpapa), also known earlier as Ripa Island, [1] located just off the shore of Lyttelton Harbour, has played many roles in the history of New Zealand. A Māori fortified pā there played a key role in an internal struggle for the South Island Ngāi Tahu tribe in …

Tucked close to the shore of Whakaraupō (Lyttelton Harbour), Ripapa Island was an ideal site for a fortified pa for Ngāi Tahu and later a fortress for coastal defence. The island is only accessible by private boat or kayak. Black Cat Cruises also offer a ferry service to the island.

Oct 19, 2014 · An early-ish start had Jeremy and myself heading for Diamond Harbour with a double kayak, and the plan to visit Ripapa Island. The island has been used throughout time as a fortified base for at first, the Ngai Tahu Maori, and then the …

Tucked close against the southern shore of Whakaraupō (Lyttelton Harbour), the small island of Ripapa was an ideal site for a fortified pa for Ngāi Tahu and later, a fortress to defend against possible Russian attacks.

Mar 6, 2022 · Visit to Ripapa Island in Canterbury's Lyttelton Harbour, formerly a Māori pā, a prison, a quarantine station and a fort at different stages in its varied history. This 4 minute video shows how...

It's been a Māori pa and tapu burial ground, quarantine outpost, prisoner of war camp, and heavily-armed fortress to repel advancing Russian, Germany,...

Ripapa Island, also known earlier as Ripa Island, located just off the shore of Lyttelton Harbour, has played many roles in the history of New Zealand.

Jul 19, 2024 · Route: From the ferry onto the Coastal Cliff Track, then Purau Ave, Camp Bay Road, across farmland to Pirate Cove which is opposite Ripapa Island Distance return: Approx 12km. Our group of 15 walkers anticipated a cool day with low cloud and our luck was in, with minimal wind and no showers!

Mar 12, 2013 · Ripapa Island, (also known locally as Ripa Island) just off the shore of Lyttelton Harbour (Whakaraupo) has played many roles in the history of New Zealand. The island initially played a key role in an internal struggle for the south island Ngāi Tahu tribe in …

Nov 27, 2019 · An island which is steeped in Maori and European history has reopened to the public. Ripapa Island, located off the shore of Lyttelton Harbour, has been closed since the February 22, 2011, earthquake.