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= Landmarks Whenua Tohunga = Landmarks Whenua Tohunga is a programme that encourages New Zealand and international tourists to discover and experience the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand through its heritage sites.

How it works
Landmarks Whenua Tohunga promotes historic sites and encourages people to visit them by showcasing selected sites that tell significant stories of New Zealand’s past and connecting them in a tangible way.

The programme is a partnership between Manatū Taonga - Ministry for Culture and Heritage, the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment Hīkina Whakatutuki.

Landmarks Whenua Tohunga was launched in Northland in 2016 with nine iconic heritage sites, and twelve Otago locations were announced in December 2017. The sites were selected according to set criteria :


 * special significance to New Zealand
 * storytelling potential
 * iwi benefit
 * community benefit
 * stories that matter to people
 * accessibility
 * family friendly facilities
 * potential to grow
 * a high level of presentation
 * an owner willing to be part of Landmarks.

Northland
Cape Brett / Rakaumangamanga

Clendon House

Kororipo Heritage Park

Māngungu Mission

Pompallier Mission and Printery

Rangihoua Heritage Park

Ruapekapeka Pā

Te Waimate Mission

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Otago
Dunedin Railway Station

Larnach Castle

Olveston

Taieri Gorge Railway

Historic Oamaru

Totara Estate

Bannockburn Sluicings

Hayes Engineering Works

Otago Central Rail Trail

Arrowtown

Kawarau Suspension Bridge

TSS Earnslaw

Some of the sites are managed by Heritage New Zealand and Department of Conservation, whereas others are owned and operated by city councils or private tourism operators.

Future Landmarks sites
More sites in Otago and Northland will be added to the programme over time. The West Coast of the South Island is the next area where Landmarks Whenua Tohunga sites will be rolled out.

Some of the Landmarks Whenua Tohunga sites are shown in the gallery.