First Light on Te Mata Peak & the Tuki Tuki Valley, Hawke's Bay
Te Mata Peak and the surrounding hills are thought to be the resting place of Rongokako, the grandfather of Kahungunu, the founder of the Ngāti Kahungunu tribe. The contours of the hills form what is known as Te Mata-o-Rongokako, resembling the face of Rongokako. European settlers also saw this resemblance and dubbed the formation "the sleeping giant," due to its likeness to a reclining figure.
This view of Te Mata Peak, with the Tuki Tuki River in the foreground was captured shortly after sunrise while the early morning light was illuminating the peak. A beautiful view to remind you of home, or of your time in Hawke’s Bay.
Te Mata Peak and the surrounding hills are thought to be the resting place of Rongokako, the grandfather of Kahungunu, the founder of the Ngāti Kahungunu tribe. The contours of the hills form what is known as Te Mata-o-Rongokako, resembling the face of Rongokako. European settlers also saw this resemblance and dubbed the formation "the sleeping giant," due to its likeness to a reclining figure.
This view of Te Mata Peak, with the Tuki Tuki River in the foreground was captured shortly after sunrise while the early morning light was illuminating the peak. A beautiful view to remind you of home, or of your time in Hawke’s Bay.
Te Mata Peak and the surrounding hills are thought to be the resting place of Rongokako, the grandfather of Kahungunu, the founder of the Ngāti Kahungunu tribe. The contours of the hills form what is known as Te Mata-o-Rongokako, resembling the face of Rongokako. European settlers also saw this resemblance and dubbed the formation "the sleeping giant," due to its likeness to a reclining figure.
This view of Te Mata Peak, with the Tuki Tuki River in the foreground was captured shortly after sunrise while the early morning light was illuminating the peak. A beautiful view to remind you of home, or of your time in Hawke’s Bay.
