Apihai Te Kawau

Uncover the rich Māori history of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei that established what is now, Auckland City.

  • Words by Discover Auckland
  • Last updated 06 Jan 2025
Te Toka o Apihai Te Kawau is a special memorial acknowledging the founding of Auckland City between Māori and the British Crown. It is located near Britomart Centre, only a 5 minute walk. Te Toka o Apihai Te Kawau is a place where all people can learn about the history of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on the edge of the Waitematā Harbour. 
Location Te wāhi
79/75 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

The memorial is a five minute walk from Britomart station.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

From here, take a nine minute walk to Te Wharekura to deepen your knowledge of Māori cultural history of the waterfront and central city.