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= Taieri Mouth = = **Places Of The Heart** =

The Mary Ann fishing boat and the view from the bridge.

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A picture that looks as if it was taken from the view of my house.

= Taieri Mouth... =

Taieri Mouth is a small beach town. There is lots of cribs and some full time residents. We brought a small crib in there in 2008 and have done it up and added to it. Last Christmas was spent there and lots of family often come to visit if we are there for the weekend.

=History...= Taieri Mouth was also known for is whaling a long time ago. Muta Rata, an island opposite the mouth of the river, and which can be reached on foot at low tide, was a whaling station, and was frequented in the early days by the crews of Mr. John Jones and other captains of the whaling industry. Among the first settlers was a noted character, who was called the Hermit of Taieri Mouth, but was known better by the name of John Bull, his real name being John Edward O'Neil. Many parts of the Taieri river are named after this celebrity, and many stories are still told about his wonderful strength. Taieri Mouth also has a sand bar which has been known for many accidents most recently when a 7m boat overturned containing 4 men.

=Taieri Mouth Descriptive Writing...=

We are only a ladder away from the sandy beach which means we are often walking swimming or boating.
On the opposite side to me is another beach that has access to the island. It is a great place to walk to and there is wildlife such as birds, penguins and seals. A main part of Taieri Mouth is the fishing industry. After a big days work of fishing the boats are tied up to the old ruggerd dock, and the small fish shop opens.

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