Description:
Cairn cast in concrete, measuring approximately one metre cubed.
History:
Unveiled by Mr C.M. Bowden on 24th June 1958, he was the retiring chairman of the National Historic Places Trust of New Zealand.
Inscription:
Plaque on cairn:
ANAURA BAY
IN THIS BAY CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
ANCHORED AND WATERED HIS SHIP
H.M.S. ENDEAVOUR 20-22 OCT 1769
GPS Coordinates: -38.232883, 178.308490
Heritage Listing:
Recorded and marked by the National Historic Places Trust of New Zealand.
References:
Cook’s Log, page 311, vol. 7, no. 4 (1984)
Website: https://photonews.org.nz/gisborne/issue/GPN49_19580724/t1-body-d27.html