Difference between revisions of "One Tree Hill - Visit"
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| + | <googlemap lat="-36.899563" lon="174.782932" zoom="16"> | ||
| + | -36.797739, 174.767075, Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| + | -36.899871, 174.782846, One Tree Hill | ||
| + | </googlemap> | ||
'''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. A digital reconstruction built onto a terrain model used in the centre is based on a detailed survey of the cone. | '''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. A digital reconstruction built onto a terrain model used in the centre is based on a detailed survey of the cone. | ||
Revision as of 14:11, 29 June 2010
One Tree Hill
| SITE TO VISIT | |
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| One Tree Hill | |
| Maungakiekie | |
| File:Threestar.jpg | |
| File:Pa.jpg | |
| 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: | 2 hrs walking over the site following the archaeological trail. For the less fit there is a summit road. |
| Disclaimer | |
Location: <googlemap lat="-36.899563" lon="174.782932" zoom="16"> -36.797739, 174.767075, Auckland, New Zealand -36.899871, 174.782846, One Tree Hill </googlemap>
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. A digital reconstruction 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.
Web Info: http://www.cornwallpark.co.nz/
