What a Waka

This is a ceremonial Maori war canoe about 35 metres long. It is located in the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where, in 1840, New Zealand’s most significant document was signed by the British Crown and Māori Chiefs: the Treaty of Waitangi.

[Penelope Ann]

Magnificent

[JackieR]

Looks amazing!!

[william wooderson]

@pennystot You could say that! @30pics4jackiesdiamond And dangerous! War canoes like this could travel at extraordinary speed.

[Penelope Ann]

@will_wooderson love the barn roof too