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Flagstaff Hill (Maiki Hill) overlooks the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Directly north of the small historical village of Russell, the flagstaff on the hill played a significant role in early relations between the local Māori of the Ngāpuhi iwi and early British colonials.
The Flagstaff Hill Loop Track takes you through regenerating kanuka/manuka scrub down into the Waipara/Watering Bay stream and wetland then back up to one of New Zealand’s most iconic historic sites - Te Maiki/Flagstaff Hill.
- First Four Flagstaffs Cut Down
- Fifth Flagstaff Persists After Fire
- Flagstaff Hill Becomes A Historic Reserve
- Visiting Flagstaff Hill Historic Reserve
- Getting There
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During the period from 1840 to 1913 six flagstaffs were erected here. The flagstaff previously erected at Waitangi was transported across in March 1840. The flag of the confederation of Māori tribes was chosen by the Māori people in 1834 and had flown until 1840. Some Māori in the Bay believed that the Union Jack was a symbol of their loss of autho...
In January 1858 the fifth flagstaff was erected by Kawiti’s son Maihi Paraone and symbolised unity between Māori and Pakeha. The staff fell again in March 1913 as a result of gorse fire but it was not completely destroyed and was set up for the final time three months later (King 1949:112). The spar of the flagstaff is made from Kauri and is protec...
In 1932 Flagstaff Hill was gazetted as a Historic Reserve under the management of the Bay of islands Maritime and Historic Park. Today the flagstaff and the reserve are under the care of the Department of Conservation.
This is an opportunity to visit the the site that started the Northern Wars, and to enjoy the panoramic views of Russell, Paihia, Waitangi and the islands of the Bay.
The flagstaff is situated on Maiki Hill near Russell. A walking track to the historic reserve begins near the boat ramp on the Strand in Russell.
Te Maiki/Flagstaff Hill offers panoramic views of the surrounding bays and rolling hills, including the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The bush around the hill is kiwi and weka territory, though the notoriously shy birds are often hidden to visitors.
Mar 1, 2023 · A hugely significant site in Aotearoa/New Zealand’s history. An interesting place to visit given its past. There is some interpretation at the site to give you a brief understanding of the history. On a fine day offers amazing panoramic view of the bay.
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Sep 23, 2024 · Flagstaff Hill is a place to remember and experience the stories of these early battlers who laid the foundations for life as we know it today. Don’t just learn about history – experience it in our Living Museum and Spectacular Sound and Light Shows.
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Overlooking Russell, this is the hill where Hōne Heke chopped down the British flagpole four times. You can drive up, but the epic view over Russell and the harbour rewards a good 1.6km climb. Take the track west from the boat ramp along the beach at low tide, or head up Wellington St.
