Te Whanganui-a-Tara is the Maori name for Wellington Harbour. The term is also used to refer to the city of Wellington which lies on the shores of the harbour. Te Whanganui-a-Tara translates as "the great harbour of Tara", named for Tara, a son of Polynesian explorer Whatonga, whose descendants lived in the area.
Caution - electric fences and logging operations in the area. Be safe. BYOP.