The Boat Group

Timore  …… “The Chimneys” .

The Chimneys  ……descriptive name.

Te Poho O Tairea …… Feelings of affection for the Tairea  ..  ( Tairea was one of the first caones to visit this area. )

Stage Island ……. There is a stage shaped rock at the landing place

Womans Island ….. Sealers left their wives and children here when they went further south in search of seals

Big Island …… 

Te Moutere O Te Wharerimu ….. The kelp House

Betsy ……….

Kani …….  ” To Saw”

First Island  …. The first one to see on the passage to the southern birding Islands

Return …… After landing birders the canoes would return here to be hauled out in safety

Kundy …..