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.
Linking up with Timeless Thursdays and Skywatch Friday.
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It also looks like a great place to spend a lazy summer day.
That would have been a very interesting event to attend. I like seeing how things used to be done back in the day.
I wonder why it's called Quinces Bay. It's certainly a nice little beach
...an interesting bit of history.
Another fascinating look at one of the hundreds of little inlets off the Kerikeri Inlet.
I do'nt know, I did search and couldn't find anything.
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!
I wonder if there was once a quince tree there? I don't know that bay but it looks like a peaceful spot.
Fishing boat? It looks more like a little summerhouse :)
It is probably not a good place to take a swim with all oyster shells :)
Intriguing history and great photos ^_^
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A beautiful bay with an interesting story.
Peaceful shots.
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.
To a Finn that looks like a floating Sauna.
What a charming place!
That Heritage experience sounds like a great way to learn some interesting things. Such a pretty view in your photos.
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 :)
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