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School Time

The first school in the Uki area moved from Rowlands Creek (about one kilometre away) to the current grounds in the centre of Uki in 1901. Officially renamed Uki Public School in 1906, by 1917 there were 127 students on the roll.The original timber classrooms, now more than 100 years old, have been integrated with later additions to the school building and can still be seen from Kyogle Road.

Uki’s Big Blaze

The ‘Big Blaze at Uki’ on Sunday 30 August 1914 was reported in newspapers across the country. Not unlike the ‘Red Sunday’ fire that destroyed much of Murwillumbah’s commercial centre seven years earlier, Uki’s big blaze destroyed the bank, post office and general store. Uki’s current post office dates from the rebuilding phase that followed the fire.

Blackett's Lighthouse

Just a few steps downhill you’ll see this Historic Places listed structure.The lighthouse was a welcome addition to Timaru’s early port scene when it was erected on Le Cren Terrace and first lit in 1878.It was one of many designed by English marine engineer John Blackett, the three story kauri structure cost £350 to build and was initially fueled by kerosene, later moving to gas and then electricity. The lighthouse operated until 1970 when a new port light was built above the Dashing Rocks. It’s had two moves since then; first to nearby Maori Park and then to its present home in 2010.

The Bay Hill Piazza

The Bay Hill Piazza offers a link between Timaru’s CBD and Caroline Bay. It was opened by the Mayor Wynne Raymond on 27 September 1997.Explore the areaBefore going down to the Bay take the time to read about some famous Timaruvians on the information board; appreciate Llew Summers’ sculpture ‘Encircling the Baroque’ and Debbie Templeton - Page’s bluestone carved sculpture entitled ‘Bronze’.If you are feeling a little disoriented you can take the time to get your bearings on the bronze compass on the circular brick plinth.There’s also the fountain to enjoy as the water tumbles along a stepped channel and cascades down a 16-metre drop into a pool at the bottom of the piazza steps.

Caroline Bay Boardwalk

Enjoy walking along the boardwalk with its views out across the beach to the mountains beyond.Take time to identify the native species of plants growing in the sand dunes.The boardwalk runs the length of the beach, with beach access points along the way and a lookout near the centre.Stop and explore the sandy beach - it's safe to swim in and there's a pontoon that you can swim out to and leap off!

Blackett's Lighthouse

Just a few steps downhill you’ll see this Historic Places listed structure.The lighthouse was a welcome addition to Timaru’s early port scene when it was erected on Le Cren Terrace and first lit in 1878.It was one of many designed by English marine engineer John Blackett, the three story kauri structure cost £350 to build and was initially fueled by kerosene, later moving to gas and then electricity. The lighthouse operated until 1970 when a new port light was built above the Dashing Rocks. It’s had two moves since then; first to nearby Maori Park and then to its present home in 2010.

The Bay Hill Piazza

The Bay Hill Piazza offers a link between Timaru’s CBD and Caroline Bay. It was opened by the Mayor Wynne Raymond on 27 September 1997.Explore the areaBefore going down to the Bay take the time to read about some famous Timaruvians on the information board; appreciate Llew Summers’ sculpture ‘Encircling the Baroque’ and Debbie Templeton - Page’s bluestone carved sculpture entitled ‘Bronze’.If you are feeling a little disoriented you can take the time to get your bearings on the bronze compass on the circular brick plinth.There’s also the fountain to enjoy as the water tumbles along a stepped channel and cascades down a 16-metre drop into a pool at the bottom of the piazza steps.

Caroline Bay Boardwalk

Enjoy walking along the boardwalk with its views out across the beach to the mountains beyond.Take time to identify the native species of plants growing in the sand dunes.The boardwalk runs the length of the beach, with beach access points along the way and a lookout near the centre.Stop and explore the sandy beach - it's safe to swim in and there's a pontoon that you can swim out to and leap off!

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Blackett's Lighthouse

Just a few steps downhill you’ll see this Historic Places listed structure.The lighthouse was a welcome addition to Timaru’s early port scene when it was erected on Le Cren Terrace and first lit in 1878.It was one of many designed by English marine engineer John Blackett, the three story kauri structure cost £350 to build and was initially fueled by kerosene, later moving to gas and then electricity. The lighthouse operated until 1970 when a new port light was built above the Dashing Rocks. It’s had two moves since then; first to nearby Maori Park and then to its present home in 2010.

Dashing Rocks

This headland, known as Dashing Rocks, was formed by lava flows from the eruption of Mount Horrible over 2 million years ago. The underlying rock is basalt, with a covering of loess - made up of clay, sand and silt.This high headland was an ideal vantage point for a whaling lookout during the late 1830’s. Less glamorously it was the location for a sewerage outfall until 1959.

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Blackett's Lighthouse

Just a few steps downhill you’ll see this Historic Places listed structure.The lighthouse was a welcome addition to Timaru’s early port scene when it was erected on Le Cren Terrace and first lit in 1878.It was one of many designed by English marine engineer John Blackett, the three story kauri structure cost £350 to build and was initially fueled by kerosene, later moving to gas and then electricity. The lighthouse operated until 1970 when a new port light was built above the Dashing Rocks. It’s had two moves since then; first to nearby Maori Park and then to its present home in 2010.

Holy Trinity

Located on Kyogle Road between the centre of Uki Village and the Mount Warning Hotel is the Holy Trinity Anglican church. Designed by Colonel FJ Board of Lismore and dedicated in 1922, the church is one of a number of significant buildings dating from the early 1900s designed by the same architect and recognised for their heritage value.The beautiful interior is entirely made from unpainted locally sourced Hoop pine.