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  • Unique Topography

    5 million years of volcanic activity created an isolated island in the Pacific. A further 6 million weathered out the crater lakes into the twin harbours and crenellated the lava flows into distinct valleys and bays. Finally gravel fanning out from the eroding Southern Alps reached the spectacular island 20,000 years ago to create Banks Peninsula as we know it today.

  • Treasured Environment

    Banks Peninsula people treasure their beautiful natural environment. Communities and landowners are working to restore the forests that once cloaked its land, to bring back its native birds, to improve the vitality of its waters, and to find ways to live and work in harmony with the land and leave a legacy for future generations.

  • Close Communities

    Distinct and close-knit communities dot Banks Peninsula, each one intimately cradled by its own set of hills and looking out to its own stretch of water. Five rūnanga – Rāpaki, Koukourārata, Ōnuku, Wairewa and Taumutu – have their takiwā on Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū.

     

The Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust has a bold vision to facilitate the restoration of Banks Peninsula to its traditional status as Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū – the storehouse that nourishes.

In our vision Banks Peninsula has a rich biodiversity, planted streams, lakes and seas flowing with clean water. The local people are prospering and passionately participate in conservation. The Peninsula is known as an ecological island and a place for appreciative recreation, with low impact activities such as walking, cycling and affordable camping fostered to encourage learning about and respect for the environment.

We aim to achieve this vision through partnership with Peninsula communities, linking people and groups together and supporting their efforts and projects.

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Montgomery Reserve Extends

December 8, 2017

The Trust is delighted to announce that Department of Conservation’s Montgomery Park Scenic Reserve along the Te Ara Pātaka track near Hilltop has […] More

Diamond Harbour brochure released

November 29, 2017

A new walking brochure featuring 5 Coastal and Village Loops around Diamond Harbour launched at the Walking Festival Guides dinner event, and is […] More

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