Papawai Camp

Papawai Camp

11-151-019 PAPAWAI

Postcard of Papawai Camp in 1916.

GPS 41.096 S 175.473 E

Soon after setting up Tauherenikau Camp, the army began using the rifle range at Papawai for shooting courses. Training for machine gunners also took place, in posts along the bank of the nearby Ruamahanga River with targets across the river. A small subsidiary camp was established, catering for up to 500 in tents. (more…)