Difference between revisions of "One Tree Hill - Visit"
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| − | | | + | | where = Central Isthmus - 15 minutes from the city centre |
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| + | '''What:''' Prehistoric Maori fortification and town built on a volcanic cone. There is an excellent visitor centre on the north slope of the cone with an interactive multimedia centre where you can find out more about Maori life. The digital reconstruction on the right built onto a terrain model used in the centre is based on a detailed survey of the cone. | ||
| + | '''What else to do there:''' The park also has Auckland's oldest building, Acacia Cottage (relocated here), a volcanic trail, a native tree arboretum, an astronomical observatory, a good kiosk for breakfast or lunch, great views from the summit. | ||
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Revision as of 07:15, 29 June 2010
One Tree Hill
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| One Tree Hill | |
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| Ethnicity: | Maori |
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| Where: | Central Isthmus - 15 minutes from the city centre |
| How to get there: | Bus (Check Rideline) or taxi. |
| How Long to allow: | 2 hrs walking over the site following the archaeological trail. For the less fit there is a summit road. |
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What: Prehistoric Maori fortification and town built on a volcanic cone. There is an excellent visitor centre on the north slope of the cone with an interactive multimedia centre where you can find out more about Maori life. The digital reconstruction on the right built onto a terrain model used in the centre is based on a detailed survey of the cone.
What else to do there: The park also has Auckland's oldest building, Acacia Cottage (relocated here), a volcanic trail, a native tree arboretum, an astronomical observatory, a good kiosk for breakfast or lunch, great views from the summit.
