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NZ Walking Routes > Southland > Tararua Acre Cemetery
Tararua Acre Cemetery
- Location
- Waipapa Lighthouse Road, Waipapa Point
- Description
Waipapa Point is the site of NZ's worst civilian shipwreck which happened in 1881 when SS Tararua ran aground on Waipapa Reef. 131 passengers and crew died. The lighthouse, built after the catastrophe in 1884, is a poignant reminder of the tragedy. Foot access to "Tararua Acre", where many of the shipwreck victims were buried, is signposted from the Waipapa Point lighthouse road. Access to the cemetery is across private property which is closed during lambing (1 September to 1 November). NZ sea lions are often found among the dunes and coastal tussock grasses. Please keep at leat 15 meters away from them.
Inaccessible to wheelchairs
- Duration
- 0.15 hours
- Amenities
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- Dogs Allowed
- Toilets
- Source
- www.sportsouthland.co.nz
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