Maerewhenua Rock Art Site

This historic place (Rock Shelter, Record Number 5662) is the main caged rock art site within the Maerewhenua Historic Area. The historic place consists of a deep, partly stone-floored shelter, the surface of which has been decorated with many drawings. The landscaping and developments that have occurred in this area have been primarily to provide access to this caged shelter, as the most visible and accessible rock art in this historic area. This historic place is located on private land, but a path to the rock art site has been made accessible to public for the purpose of viewing this historic place.

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List Entry Information

Overview

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 2

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

5662

Date Entered

16th April 1985

Date of Effect

16th April 1985

City/District Council

Waitaki District

Region

Canterbury Region

Legal description

SEC 72, Blk III Maerewhenua SD (RT OT19C/231), Otago Land District

Location Description

Approximately 500m south of State Highway 83 along Livingstone-Duntroon Road the large limestone outcrop that forms this historic area is on the eastern side of the road.

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 2

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

5662

Date Entered

16th April 1985

Date of Effect

16th April 1985

City/District Council

Waitaki District

Region

Canterbury Region

Legal description

SEC 72, Blk III Maerewhenua SD (RT OT19C/231), Otago Land District

Location Description

Approximately 500m south of State Highway 83 along Livingstone-Duntroon Road the large limestone outcrop that forms this historic area is on the eastern side of the road.

Reference

Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau

Public NZAA Number

I40/18

Completion Date

13th June 2008

Report Written By

Ellen Andersen

Other Information

This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Otago/Southland Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.

Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau

Public NZAA Number

I40/18

Completion Date

13th June 2008

Report Written By

Ellen Andersen

Other Information

This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Otago/Southland Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.

Further Information

Current Usages

Uses: Maori

Specific Usage: Rock art

Former Usages

General Usage: Maori

Specific Usage: Cave/ rock shelter

General Usage: Maori

Specific Usage: Rock art

Themes

Of Significance to Maori

Current Usages