Fort Jervois look out
Image: DOC

Introduction

Tucked close to the shore of Whakaraupō (Lyttelton Harbour), Ripapa Island was an ideal site for a fortified pa for Ngāi Tahu and later a fortress for coastal defence.

Contacts

Mahaanui / Sockburn Office
Phone:   +64 3 341 9100
Fax:   +64 03 341 9101
Email:   esienquiries@doc.govt.nz
Address:   31 Nga Mahi Road
Sockburn
Christchurch
Postal Address:   PO Box 11089
Sockburn 8443
Christchurch
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