Taranaki Wars Cannonball
This cannonball was fired from a government paddle steamer in 1869 and was one of the last shots fired in the Taranaki wars.
Rabbit Gate Light
This light alerted motorists to the rabbit gate that prevented rabbits from crossing the newly erected Mokau River Bridge.
The Mokau River Punt
In the early 20th Century, the Mokau River punt was the only way that traffic could cross the wide river. Everything was ferried across on the punt from cars and trucks to livestock.
Scrimshaw Bullock Horns
Scrimshaw bullock horns carved by a prisoner waiting on death row in Mt Eden prison. They were gifted to the prisoner’s jailer who brought them home to Mokau with him.
Settlement of Awakino
In 1854 the government purchased Māori land around Awakino but this was only made available for settlement in 1893.
Mt Messenger Tunnel
Built in 1916, the Mt Messenger tunnel helped improve this notorious road in North Taranaki.