Rainbow Warrior Memorial — Attraction in Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community

he Rainbow Warrior Memorial, located at Matauri Bay in New Zealand’s Northland region, stands as a poignant tribute to the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior and its brave crew. The memorial commemorates the tragic bombing of the vessel by French agents in Auckland Harbor on July 10, 1985, an act that resulted in the death of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira.

Perched on a hill overlooking the bay, the memorial features the salvaged propeller of the Rainbow Warrior, a powerful symbol of the ship’s legacy and the environmental activism it represented. The site offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastline, providing a serene and reflective space...

Short but steep walk. Amazing views. Info panel at the bottom. I learned two key things. 1 it is resunk under the blessing of Ngati Kura the local hapu and is now an intermediate level dive. 2 the boat was named after a native American (Hopi) proverb "When the Earth is ravaged and the animals are dying, a new tribe of people shall come into the Earth from many colors, classes and creeds, and who by their actions and deeds shall make the Earth green again. They shall be known as "Warriors of...

Great reminder of a shocking event.

It’s kind of unsignposted, until you get to the sign.

To get to the sign, you’ve got to go through the campground.

To go through the campground, you’ve got to park down the road.

And, according to the lovely lady at the campground shop, let them know that you are entering the camp, they like to know...

It’s a short sharp climb, probz best not attempted if you haven’t changed the battery in your...