Howick Stockade - Visit

Howick Stockade

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Howick Stockade
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Ethnicity:	European
Site type:	New Zealand Wars redoubt site
Where:	Howick eastern suburb of Auckland
How to get there:	Bus (Check Rideline) or taxi. 35 minutes from city.
How Long to allow:	10 minutes
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The earthworks of the stockade.

Location:

On knoll in reserve between Mellons Bay Rd and Ridge Rd

What:

One of a series of redoubts built in the 1860s Waikato War period of the New Zealand Wars, to defend the local population.

What else to do there:

Howick Colonial Village is nearby with many relocated and well restored local buildings.

Web info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockade_Hill,_Howick