There is a Māori story that Castlepoint (Rangiwhakaoma) was visited by Kupe, the great Polynesian navigator, when he was chasing a giant octopus and discovered Aotearoa in the process. According to this story, the octopus hid in a cave under Castle Point, before escaping. The spectacular, erosion-shaped rocks surrounding the Castlepoint Lighthouse very much strike me as the tentacles of this octopus.
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There is a Māori story that Castlepoint (Rangiwhakaoma) was visited by Kupe, the great Polynesian navigator, when he was chasing a giant octopus and discovered Aotearoa in the process. According to this story, the octopus hid in a cave under Castle Point, before escaping. The spectacular, erosion-shaped rocks surrounding the Castlepoint Lighthouse very much strike me as the tentacles of this octopus.
This image is available as a museum-quality fine art print and a premium canvas print. Each print is crafted with archival materials to ensure lasting beauty and detail. For information on formats, sizes, materials, delivery, custom requests, or guidance in selecting the right artwork, please visit my Print Information page.
