Wellington-Nelson Coastal Route
As Seen from the Air
Looking back, on the commencement of a flight across Cook Strait (Raukawa of the Maoris). The Brothers Islands are in the foreground and the first headland is Cape Koamoru (Operuapau). Cape Jackson ( Taonuiakupe) is just cut off in the picture. Historic Ship Cove is behind Motuanauru Island, part of which is shown. The inlet is the northern entrance to Queen Charlotte Sound. The Cape beyond Cape Jackson is Cape Lambert (Te Uku) and Alligator Head is next, with Titi Island also showing. On the right are the more distant Chetwode Islands (Te Kakaho and Nuku-waiata). The picture shows the swirling waters round the Brothers (Nga Whatu Kai Ponu) —the Greedy Rocks. Maori legend (says Mr J. D. Peart in his book “Old Tasman Bay”) associated these islands with some wonderful beliefs and as such they had a certain tapu attached to them. This was also due to the rough weather and tide rips experienced there, and it was highly necessary to do nothing that would make the gods angry while passing them. It was usual when visitors or strangers were paddling by these islands for the first time, to cover their eyes with Karaka leaves, and keep them covered until the canoes had passed the sacred Tsles.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 24 June 1939, Page 7
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