Difference between revisions of "Mount Hobson - Visit"
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| − | Prehistoric Maori fortification and place of residence built on a volcanic cone. There is | + | Prehistoric Maori fortification and place of residence built on a volcanic cone. There is little on site interpretation. Be sure to get away from the summit where modern road and a water reservoir have destroyed the Maori evidence. Look out for defensive ditches and terracing for living areas and defence. Kumara storage pits can be seen. |
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| + | The Hobson name references Captain William Hobson who was the first was the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi. | ||
[[Image:Roskill.jpg|framed|The Maunga from the east]] | [[Image:Roskill.jpg|framed|The Maunga from the east]] | ||
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| − | Great views over the inner city and | + | Great views over the inner city and Waitemata Harbour. Nearby are Mt St John, Mt Eden and One Tree Hill. |
| − | + | Auckland Museum is only a little way away. https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/ | |
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[https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/pages/search.aspx?k=T%C5%ABpuna%20Maunga%20o%20T%C4%81maki Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau] | [https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/pages/search.aspx?k=T%C5%ABpuna%20Maunga%20o%20T%C4%81maki Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau] | ||
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'''References''' | '''References''' | ||
Revision as of 15:58, 24 August 2020
Mt Hobson - Ōhinerau
| SITE TO VISIT | |
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| Mt Hobson | |
| Ōhinerau (also known as Ōhinerangi and Remuwera) | |
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| Ethnicity: | Maori |
| Site type: | Pa |
| Where: | Central Isthmus - 15 minutes from the city centre |
| How to get there: | Bus (Check Rideline) or taxi. |
| How Long to allow: | 1 hr walking over the site. |
| Disclaimer | |
Location:
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What:
Prehistoric Maori fortification and place of residence built on a volcanic cone. There is little on site interpretation. Be sure to get away from the summit where modern road and a water reservoir have destroyed the Maori evidence. Look out for defensive ditches and terracing for living areas and defence. Kumara storage pits can be seen.
A reservoir on the western side had destroyed part of the site.
The Hobson name references Captain William Hobson who was the first was the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The Maunga from the east
What else to do there:
Great views over the inner city and Waitemata Harbour. Nearby are Mt St John, Mt Eden and One Tree Hill.
Auckland Museum is only a little way away. https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/
Web Info:
Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau
References
