As part of Southland Heritage Month in March we hosted a hīkoi to explore the Mata Ura (Mataura River) and its tributaries.
Historian Bill Dacker guided a group down the river starting north of Gore. The journey featured numerous points of interest including whare korokio, the Mataura Falls, and Tuturau and Toitois.
Bill Dacker addresses the group.
Bill Dacker speaking to the group before the hīkoi.
The group during the trip to the river.
The group enjoyed learning more about the Mata Ura.