We are a charitable trust promoting the local heritage and community of Burkes Pass, South Canterbury.
In earlier days Burkes Pass was the pioneer township in the Mackenzie Country sited on the banks of the the Opihi River. It is now an important heritage site on a major tourist route to the Mackenzie basin, Mt Cook and Queenstown. This route was well used by Maori in pre European times
New Publication: On High Ground by Jane Batchelor
This beautiful book, entitled On High Ground – St Patrick’s Union Church, People and Stories from Te Kopi-o-Opihi / Burkes Pass, is full of stories, colourful art and images (many created by local and talented current residents), from the time of the great ‘landrush’ of Europeans to Te Manahuna/Mackenzie country until the present day, weaving together stories of mana whenua, social history, local yarns, and childhood memories. This high quality book is a stitched, hard covered with ribbon, 280-page limited edition
Other publications: On a Bronze Tussocked Terrace
15 Storries of the Burkes Pass Cemetery
To place an order email: burkespassht@gmail.com
Bank a/c for on line payment: 03-1718-0030625-000
Add name on payment and contact BPHT with address for posting.
Prices:
On High Ground $65, plus $9 if posted. (280 page hard cover)
On a Bronzed Tussocked Terrace $20 plus $5 if postage (21 pages soft cover)
