Kauri Point Domain
Kauri Point Domain – then and now
A journey from the past through to the present
By Toni-maree Rowe
Kauri Point Domain is tucked away on the western coastal edge of Birkenhead looking out on to the upper Waitemata Harbour.
It consists of an area of bush clad landscape typically found in this part of the North Shore, in addition to two small bays- Fitzpatrick Bay and Soldiers Bay.
The Domain is not to be confused with Kauri Point, found at the eastern end of Kendall Bay, which is a part of Kauri Point Centennial Park.
However, this was not always the case. Prior to 1935 the Domain also included Onetaunga Bay and much of the land that is now being used by the New Zealand Defence Force, but more of that later…
There are a limited number of the printed book available for general distribution.
Please email: KCFT Office to secure a copy.
Toni-maree currently lives in the Kaipātiki area of Auckland, New Zealand where she volunteers for the Auckland Museum. You can usually find her in the depths of the basement helping/hindering the archaeology department, where it’s always time for coffee. Toni-maree’s passions include archaeology, writing, storytelling, beach combing, making art and long dog walks. Feel free to check out her blog - www.tmrowe.com for a range of articles about the past.
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