The West Coast’s new Tohu Whenua site, (formerly known as Peak View), was developed in 2022. This special destination presents the creation story of Te Waipounamu/the South Island.
Te Kopikopiko o Te Waka is the first South Island Tohu Whenua site that represents an iwi story and was nominated by mana whenua.
Ngāti Māhaki from Te Makaawhio Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio conceived, designed and carved Te Kopikopiko o Te Waka in partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the support of the community. The collaboration celebrates