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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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| + | [[File:Tetotara.jpg|framed|left|Ditch and bank defences]]'''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 of Mines Museum, the Queen of Beauty pumphouse. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:52, 30 May 2016
Totara Pa - Visit
| SITE TO VISIT | |
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| 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. |
| Disclaimer | |
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
Ditch and bank defences
What else to do there: Lots of heritage stuff in Thames. A heritage town - try the Thames Museum, The School of Mines Museum, the Queen of Beauty pumphouse.
Web info: -
