Bastion Point, Coastal viewpoint in Orakei, New Zealand.
Bastion Point is a coastal area in Ōrākei featuring parkland with walking trails along limestone cliffs that offer views across Waitematā Harbour toward the Hauraki Gulf islands. Multiple paths wind through the grounds and lead to open spaces where visitors can rest and take in the surroundings.
From 1977 to 1978, the site became the location of a 506-day occupation by Ngāti Whātua Māori protesting government land development plans. This occupation marked a turning point in New Zealand's land rights movement.
The area contains the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial, featuring formal gardens and an Art Deco obelisk dedicated to New Zealand's first Labour Prime Minister.
The area has multiple walking paths and picnic zones with informational displays at key locations. Plan your visit for calm weather, as the coastal location can experience wind.
The site preserves both a World War II military installation and traditional Māori farming terraces dating back much earlier. These remains sit side by side, showing how the same land has been used differently across generations.
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