It's as good a name as any I suppose.
A place for Maungatapu related trivia, ride reports and info.
The track in it's present layout dates to 1860 and was used as a stagecoach and gold route between Nelson and Pelorus.
In 1866 the Burgess/Kelly gang murdered 5 people on June 12 and 13.
"Murderers Rock" is still there.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maungatapu_murders
It's a special place.Originally Posted by NCC
These are just views from the summit at different times.
It's still closed...
Bookmarks