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Traditional fishing at Quince's Landing



Along a very narrow bumpy track on the outskirts of town is this space - Quinces Landing as it's called was a small bay once used by both Maori and Pakeha to catch fish. From what I saw the ground was littered with oyster shells so I'm assuming there is an oyster farm somewhere out in the water.




 In 2017 Heritage NZ organized an event for people to enjoy a live archaeological experience which involved not just using a traditional stone fish trap but also learning other skills such as making a knife out of obsidian to cut and scale the fish which I think would be mostly Snapper.

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Tigger's Mum said…
It also looks like a great place to spend a lazy summer day.
26 November 2020 at 18:50
At Home In New Zealand said…
That would have been a very interesting event to attend. I like seeing how things used to be done back in the day.
26 November 2020 at 21:09
local alien said…
I wonder why it's called Quinces Bay. It's certainly a nice little beach
27 November 2020 at 00:40
Tom said…
...an interesting bit of history.
27 November 2020 at 01:24
Graham Edwards said…
Another fascinating look at one of the hundreds of little inlets off the Kerikeri Inlet.
27 November 2020 at 06:30
Amypie71 said…
I do'nt know, I did search and couldn't find anything.
27 November 2020 at 07:45
Spare Parts and Pics said…
A beautiful and interesting bay. There's are remnants of old stone fish traps out here in what was once an ancient lake. So interesting!
27 November 2020 at 08:21
Pauline said…
I wonder if there was once a quince tree there? I don't know that bay but it looks like a peaceful spot.
27 November 2020 at 10:18
NatureFootstep said…
Fishing boat? It looks more like a little summerhouse :)
It is probably not a good place to take a swim with all oyster shells :)
27 November 2020 at 10:34
carol l mck said…
Intriguing history and great photos ^_^

Live each moment with love,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
27 November 2020 at 11:20
Bill said…
A beautiful bay with an interesting story.
27 November 2020 at 12:01
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
What a beautiful scene. Here in Oklahoma I saw a demonstration by a Native American, Cherokee, I think who did flint knapping a piece of flint to make an arrowhead. He said he could use the same technique to make knives or spear points.
27 November 2020 at 16:13
Pisi Prkl said…
To a Finn that looks like a floating Sauna.
27 November 2020 at 16:33
Lady Fi said…
What a charming place!
27 November 2020 at 19:17
Sharon said…
That Heritage experience sounds like a great way to learn some interesting things. Such a pretty view in your photos.
28 November 2020 at 01:58
Stevenson said…
Oh this is paradise for me! So much peace and quiet and relaxation just staring at that beautiful lake! Thank you so so much for sharing this to Timeless Thursdays and please be back again :)
3 December 2020 at 05:46
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