Photo supplied by Wairarapa Archives - Taken 1965 Whareama, Tinui & Castlepoint school children at the raising of the Tinui taipos cross
In 1916, the Rev Basil Ashcroft held the first Anzac Day commemoration in the Tinui Good Shepherd Church, before leading villagers to the top of Mt Maunsell, or Tinui Taipo as it is known locally, to erect a permanent memorial. That wooden cross became the first Anzac memorial in New Zealand and stood on the hilltop for nearly 50 years before an aluminium cross replaced it in 1965. Forty-eight people from the village died in the two world wars. Click here for more info. In the Tinui Tea Rooms is a copy of this photo and we are wanting to identify everyone in the photo so if you can help then please call in and identify someone for us!
Two YouTube videos: YouTube Service and YouTube - Ist ANZAC service in world.
Castlepoint was named in 1770 by Captain Cook who was struck by the similarities of Castle Rock to the battlements of a castle.
With its fossil-rich limestone reef and magnificent 162 metre high Castle Rock, Castlepoint is one of the most spectacular sites along the Wairarapa coastline. Long stretches of beach and a sheltered lagoon provide opportunity for a variety of waterbased recreational pursuits, and the area has a rich natural history. Click here to view WIZwireless sponsored Castlepoint Beach web cam
The largest beach resort in Wairarapa, New Zealand.
Riversdale Beach Resort is situated 54 kilometres east of Masterton, New Zealand travelling on one of the Wairarapa's most picturesque country scenic drives, a tar sealed road, all the way to the Pacific coast line.
We invite you to come and enjoy the wonderful fun and opportunities that the Wairarapa offers New Zealanders and International visitors.
Riversdale Beach - We are Here.
Tinui is a small farming community approx 30 minutes east of Masterton with two beaches close by ie Castlepoint Beach and Riversdale Beach. Tinui has something for everyone whether are staying in Tinui or on the way to the Mataikona or Castlepoint Beach. You may wish to go down memory lane with Tinui's history by visiting our historic museum, buy local handcrafts, enjoy old fashioned great food, see a working farm in action, enjoy Tinui great hospitality. Nearby is areas renowned fishing, diving and boating. Plus lots of places to explore.
The District also offers a choice of genuine Country or Coastal Venues for Weddings, Corporate Events & Special Family Occasions. 
