Waitaki Museum and Archives Te Whare Taoka o Waitaki
Moa are important to our history, so the Museum keeps a lot of material related to them. Pick up a Moa Detective Sheet from the Museum visitors desk to see what moa-related treasures you can discover in the Waitaki Museum.Wero| Challenge: Measure yourself against the Haast’s eagle’s wingspan shown in the Museum entrance.60 Thames Street, Ōamaru. For hours and more information www.culturewaitaki.org.nz
Moa sculpture – Railway Station - Ōamaru
Dunedin artist David Herbert made this giant moa sculpture. It is cleverly made from interlocking pieces of plywood and metal to look skeletal.Patai / Question: how many ribs does this moa sculpture have?The Old Railway Station, Humber Street, Ōamaru. No entry. This moa is on private property. You may view from the footpath but please do not enter the property unless you ask permission from the owner.
Moa sculptures – Steampunk Headquarters - Ōamaru
There are two moa at Steampunk HQ - both made by the late Chris Meder. The smaller sculpture at the entrance was made between 2007-2010. The larger sculpture, called Cheeky Moa is in room 2 of the HQ. It was made for Jon Baxter in 2009. Both sculptures are made from scrap metal and found objects that have been welded to form a moa shape.Patai / Question: What is cheeky moa made from?Steampunk HQ, 1 Humber Street, Ōamaru. For hours and more information www.steampunkoamaru.co.nz. There may be costs to view.
Moa sculpture – South Hill Ōamaru
This moa is called Awa named after a farm in the Lower Waitaki. It was made in 2021 by Matt King from steel and corrugated iron.Patai / Question: What colour are the moa’s eyes?30 Wansbeck Street, Ōamaru. No entry. This moa is on private property. You may view from the footpath but please do not enter the property unless you ask permission from the owner.
Chorus Cabinet Moa Mural
Moa themed mural by Šárka Cibulcová, painted in December 2023.Opposite 38 Awamoa Road, Ōamaru. www.shaarkas.webnode.cz
Moa Bakery, Cakery
Moa Bakery offers vegan food that is healthy, tasty, nutritious, and suitable for the majority of people. M.O.A. Stands for move over allergies.Patai / Question: What colour is the moa on the shop window?26 Arun Street, Ōamaru. For hours and more information www.moabakerycakery.com
Moa sculpture – Old Bones Lodge - Ōamaru
This moa was made over 15 years ago by Herbert artist Matt King. It is constructed with wood, wire, material, and concrete.Patai / Question: What is the name of the fluffy plant closest to the moa?468 Beach Road, Ōamaru. www.oldbones.co.nz. No entry. This moa is on private property. You may view from the footpath but please do not enter the property unless you ask permission from the owner.
Moa sculpture - Palmerston
Mandy Moa was made by the late Trevor Ross in 1972 for a Palmerston centenary. Originally covered in a sheep skin it is now fibre glass.Patai / Question: Name the plants the moa is standing between?Corner of SH1 and Stour Street, Palmerston.
Haast’s eagle sculpture – Macraes
Created by Mark Hill of Arrowtown this Haast’s eagle sculpture is made of stainless steel and stands 7.5 metres tall with a whooping wingspan of 11.5 metres.Patai / Question: Is this sculpture larger or smaller than the actual Haast’s eagle?Macraes Wetland Walkway, Access is a short walk from the carpark opposite Stanley’s Hotel.
Vanished World Centre
Vanished World have moa bones to look at and moa books for sale. Explore the discovery centre and find out about the Vanished World Trail.Patai / Question: How many moa bones are on display?7 Campbell Street, Duntroon. For hours and more information www.vanishedworld.co.nz. There may be costs to view.
Moa and Haast’s eagle sculptures - Duntroon
Moa: Located at the rear of the Blacksmith’s Shop on the edge of the historical Brewery Hole is a sculpture of the South Island giant moa: Dinornis robustus. This sculpture was made of scrap metal and welded by Matt King circa 2016.Patai / Question: Do you recognise any of the metal parts - and what were they originally used for?Eagle: Soaring high on a pole also at the Brewery Hole is another sculpture made by Matt King. The extinct Haast’s eagle, pouakai or Hieraaetus moorei was the largest eagle to have existed. Haast’s eagle weighed up to around 17 kg, with a wingspan of up to three metres. This giant eagle preyed on other large New Zealand birds including the moa.Patai / Question: Haast’s eagles’ huge claws were up to 9cm long and are often compared to the claws of what four-legged striped animal?Nicol’s Blacksmith Shop, 21 Campbell St, Duntroon. For hours and more information www.blacksmith.net.nz
