Tohu Whenua
Your itinerary to history where it happened
Nau mai, haere mai ki te kaupapa o Tohu Whenua.
Follow in the footsteps of extraordinary and ordinary New Zealanders and discover the traditions, triumphs, challenges and innovations that have shaped our country and culture. Whether on foot, waka or wheels, Tohu Whenua has something for every explorer.
Explore our regions
Our growing network now includes 28 sites around the country. Hover over the region you'd like to explore to start planning your next adventure.
Latest Stories, News & Travel Tips
31/10/2024
Today, over 150 people gathered to celebrate Ōkārito (local population = 30) becoming a Tohu Whenua site - acknowledging it as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s must-dos.
16/09/2024
Two war medals associated with the family of one of Northland’s most significant historic buildings returned home over the weekend.
16/05/2024
Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki gathered with representatives from Tohu Whenua to celebrate the launch of Huriawa as a Tohu Whenua site today.
19/03/2024
The Department of Conservation has restored and officially opened a 100-year-old gold miner's cottage in Waiuta, a Tohu Whenua site in Te Tai Poutini West Coast.
14/02/2024
The announcement of National Lamb Day is a thrill for the team at Totara Estate; the home of Aotearoa New Zealand's first international shipment of sheep and frozen meat and one of our Tohu Whenua sites in the Otago region.
About us
Tohu Whenua is a visitor programme that connects New Zealanders with our heritage and enhances our sense of national identity by promoting significant historical and cultural sites.
The Tohu Whenua programme forms a network of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured heritage places that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
Download a regional brochure to help you plan your trip.
