August 2012 Issue - Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ
August 2012 Issue - Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ
August 2012 Issue - Federated Mountain Clubs of NZ
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Quick <strong>Mountain</strong> QuizWilliam Colenso: missionary,botanist and explorerThe Ruahine Range viewed from the top <strong>of</strong> Colenso Spur at dawn. Photo: Shaun Barnett/Black Robin Photography1.2.3.4.5.6.50William Colenso came to New Zealand from which part <strong>of</strong> England?A. Devon. B. Cornwall. C. Yorkshire. D. Hertfordshire.In what capacity did Colenso primarily come to New Zealand?A. Missionary. B. Printer. C. Whaler. D. Farmer.When Colenso finally established his own Anglican mission station at Waitangi in Hawke’s Bay,he quickly made plans to cross the Ruahine Range. Why?Colenso made eight crossings <strong>of</strong> the Ruahine Range in total, one by way <strong>of</strong> Maharahara peakin the lower Ruahine Range. Over which peak in the central Ruahine Range did he make hisother seven crossing? A. Hikurangi. B. Kaweka J. C. Te Atua o Mahuru. D. Wharite.Four features in Ruahine Forest Park are named after Colenso, including a spur, a peak and ahut. What is the fourth feature?During his travels through Te Urewera in 1843, Colenso almost came to blows with anotherPakeha he met there. What was the cause <strong>of</strong> their argument?FMC Bulletin • <strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong>
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