Delaware Bay Inlet
The inlet in front of Block 7 is almost enclosed by Cable Bay beach, Pepin Island and Maori Pa Beach, with a small exit between Pepin Island & the beach.
The inlet is very tidal with constantly changing views and birdlife. It's a great place for kayaking at higher water.
This map shows the layout of the inlet.
Why the names?
- Delaware Bay - is named after the Delaware, a vessel that was wrecked in the bay.
- Pepin Island - was named by Dumont d'Urville.
- Cable Bay - this is the place in NZ where telegraph cables were laid to from Australia
The Maori names are translated as following;
- Rotokura - a red glow on the water (sunset)
- Mahepuku (Mahe-i-puku) - A rounded sinker
- Huri-o-te wai - Dividing of the water
- Tuarawhati - Broken back
