Britomart Monument
Britomart Monument
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kevben1055
Christchurch, New Zealand59 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Worth the walk if doing a history tour of the town. Just a resting spot after the climb from the road on the way to visit the cemeteries.
Written 29 December 2018
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,533 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Visited on Wednesday 25th April. The Union Jack was erected on this site in August 1840 when HMS Britomart arrived in New Zealand. From this position you get amazing views of the harbour back towards Akaroa and it is only a short walk from Akaroa to the monument.
Written 16 August 2018
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TheSeventh G
Akaroa, New Zealand3 contributions
Aug 2023
The Britomart Monument has such a rich history, but no interpretation panels. The best way to understand this amazing history is visit with a private guide! It’s one of the hidden gems of Akaroa.
Written 21 August 2023
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Sasha & Troy
Christchurch, New Zealand142 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
It was no more than a 5 minute walk uphill and some stairs. The views at the top are beautiful. The monument is well situated And the surrounding area well maintained.
Written 30 November 2022
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zhuhai2007
Christchurch, New Zealand52,642 contributions
May 2021
Like most places in Akaroa an uphill walks rewards with great views over the harbour and town on a clear day.
Written 18 May 2021
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PollyCGNZ
Christchurch, New Zealand30 contributions
Mar 2021
A simple memorial to acknowledge the first arrivals and the first police presence with a wonderful view.
Written 21 March 2021
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PRH
Dawlish, UK138 contributions
Nov 2019
Worth a walk up to thus monument from Beach Road. You'll learn something about the British involvement at Akaroa in the 1800s.
Written 21 November 2019
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Jan Willem t
Nijmegen, The Netherlands1,429 contributions
Nov 2019
The obelisk marks the spot where Captain Owen Stanley of the HMS Britomart raised the union jack on 11 August 1840 to mark British sovereignty over the Banks Peninsula. Probably a place that is more interesting for history lovers and the people who enjoy the British expansion passion during those times.
Written 12 November 2019
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NitroFastHarry
260 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Up a short (but steep) gravel (and uneven) path with steps you come to a large concrete monument which is about 3m talls. You could walk from the the lighthouse along the road, which is about 1km.
The monument gives information on the landing of the British to beat the French landing by using the NSW colony Police Chief Magistrate.
The view of the harbour is pretty good too.
The is limited parking down the bottom, with no toilets or other faciltiies.
A twenty minutes visit is enough.
The monument gives information on the landing of the British to beat the French landing by using the NSW colony Police Chief Magistrate.
The view of the harbour is pretty good too.
The is limited parking down the bottom, with no toilets or other faciltiies.
A twenty minutes visit is enough.
Written 1 May 2019
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Graham B
Raunds, UK620 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
The Britomart Monument or obelisk is to be found well out of the village, right around the headland. It can't be seen from any low point in the village. The top of the very tall flag pole beside it helps in location terms. From Top Ten Holiday Park it is a good 30/40 minute walk. Worth it just to view Victorian values at their most greedy and exquisitive.
Written 31 March 2019
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