Stewart Island Place Names ……
Freshwater River
O Hekeia ….. “Belonging to Hekeia” an early resident who later moved to the mainland
Freshwater River …… “A descriptive name” … tidal for many miles upstream it was and is an important boat access to the hinterland, and to the start of the lowland track over to Mason Bay
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