The pou whenua - carved posts marking out boundaries or places of significance to Māori - were at Medlands Beach, close to ...
For those with more time, the Abel Tasman Coast Track takes three to five days and meanders through forests and beaches. Summer months are busy, so previous visitors advise booking smaller ...
One pou whenua is of an important Te Atiawa chief. The iwi will hold a karakia at the site and impose a rahui, following what they describe as the act of violence.