The nearby information boards give some details on what the area was like when this was a working port. Surveyor Frederick Tuckett of the NZ Company was here in 1844. In his report, he noted the river mouth was unreliable due to sand and snags. He advised a Pilot Station to guide ships in, and jotted "site for a town". Dunedin was chosen for capital city of the New Edinburgh Project instead.
Hopefully this is a nice day for you to stop and stroll along the beach. About 20mins walk along the beach you will be able to look South and see the Nuggets.
Rehide well.
