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Pa site where Hongi Hika defeated the Hauraki Maori in 1821. A large headland pa with the cut off ditch and bank largely intact and some perimeter scarps and terraces. Much of the interior is a modern cemetery which rather detracts from the history of the site. More a visit for the historical association than a great pa visit
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'''How to get there:''' Part of the Totara cemetery, south of Thames. Take the cemetery road to the east of the Kopu - Thames road. The defences can be seen at the end of the cemetery road.
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'''What else to do there:''' Lots of heritage stuff in Thames. A heritage town - try the Thames Museum, The School off Mines Museum, the Queen of Beauty pumphouse.
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Revision as of 18:03, 27 May 2016

Totara Pa - Visit

SITE TO VISIT
Totara Pa
Te Totara Pa
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Ethnicity: Maori
Site type: Pa
Where: South of Thames
How to get there: Car is best
How Long to allow: 30 minutes.
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Pa site where Hongi Hika defeated the Hauraki Maori in 1821. A large headland pa with the cut off ditch and bank largely intact and some perimeter scarps and terraces. Much of the interior is a modern cemetery which rather detracts from the history of the site. More a visit for the historical association than a great pa visit


How to get there: Part of the Totara cemetery, south of Thames. Take the cemetery road to the east of the Kopu - Thames road. The defences can be seen at the end of the cemetery road.

What else to do there: Lots of heritage stuff in Thames. A heritage town - try the Thames Museum, The School off Mines Museum, the Queen of Beauty pumphouse.

Web info: -