Tommy Solomon Statue
A seaside statue commemorating the man known as the 'last full-blooded Moriori', facing Manukau Bay.
Tommy Solomon (Tame Horomona Rehe) died in 1933 and is often called the last full-blooded Moriori. The statue was erected in 1986 by the sea near Manukau in the southeast of the island, and its figure gazes out to sea. It has become a symbol of Moriori history and a good starting point for understanding the experiences and revival of the Moriori people. Free. It is about a 30-minute drive from Waitangi, and you can stop at Owenga fishing village on the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kōpinga Marae
- Te Whanga Lagoon
- Hāpūpū / J M Barker National Historic Reserve
- Waitangi
- Moriori Rock Carvings, Te Whanga Lagoon
- Pitt Island (Rangiauria)
- Henga Scenic Reserve
- Tuku Nature Reserve & Taiko Camp