Cameron's Blockhouse - Whanganui
Caneron's Blockhouse: situated South of Whanganui, just off Hwy 3, between Kaitoke and Whangaehu. This restored wooden blockhouse is on private land, although public access is permitted. The building is a short walk from the carpark beside the main road. As the sign on the outer wall explains: “This blockhouse was built in 1868 by John Cameron and restored by the Regional Committe of the Historic Places trust in 1990. John Cameron built it when Tito Kawaru threatened Wanganui. It was described as a musket, bullet proof and fire proof house loop holed and designed to shelter John Cameron‘s household in times of danger. Reopened on October 28, 1990 by Neil Corbalis”. [sic] Inside are historical photographs: The walls are double, with soil between to absorb musket balls: The Hauhau chief and tohunga Titokowarau lead a determined resistance to Government expropriation of Maori land in South Taranaki 1868-1869. The t