Welcome to Port Robinson.

The area takes its name from William "Ready money" Robinson, a wealthy landowner living in the 19th century. He gained the title "ready money" in Australia before moving to New Zealand, due to his extensive dealings in land and stock and ability to make a quick financial decision. William built a slipway at the foot of the cliff below the present day Port Robinson Rd. in 1879 to ferry his wool clip to ships moored in the bay. The Port was serviced by a road running below the cliff from Gore Bay. This road was destroyed by an earthquake in 1901 and although cleared, keeping it open despite erosion and slips proved too much and it was closed in 1904. The Port was officially closed in 1908.

From 1894 -1908 There was a substantial community in Port Robinson and the 1901 census recorded a population of 63.

Surfers have found the "point break" at the southern end of the point capable of producing good waves and though the track down to the shoreline is difficult to negotiate, the resulting wave ride worth the effort.