Heritage & Historical Landmarks
Whaling Trypot
Waikouaiti
An example of a trypot from the Waikouaiti Whaling Station established in 1837. Situated outside the Golden Fleece Motel.
198 Main Road, Waikouaiti 9510
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Large iron pots known as trypots were used to render down whale blubber into whale oil, one of the main products of the industry.