The bay, blowhole and nearby Tuhawaiki Island (sometimes called Jack's Island) are all named after Hone Tūhawaiki (also known as Bloody Jack), a paramount chief of Kai Tahu.
A coastal area, crater, and adjacent island are all designated with the name of Hone Tūhawaiki (also referred to as Bloody Jack), a prominent leader from the Kai Tahu tribe.