Otuataua Stonefields - Visit

Otuataua Stonefields

SITE TO VISIT
Otuataua Stonefields
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Ethnicity:	Maori
Site type:	Gardening and occupation site
Where:	Ihumatau Quarry Rd.
How to get there:	Easiest by car 20 minutes from the inner city, but possible with a 15 minute walk from the bus. (Check Rideline)
How Long to allow:	1 hr at the site.
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What:

Maori prehistoric and historic gardening and village site with many stone built living and gardening structures. On-site interpretation is minimal at present (more is planned) so try to get a pamphlet before visiting.

Web Info:

http://www.manukau.govt.nz/en/search/pages/search.aspx?k=otuataua

http://www.manukau.govt.nz/EN/Yourcommunity/ParksWalksBeaches/FindAPark/Pages/OtuatauaStonefields.aspx

http://www.manukau.govt.nz/SiteCollectionDocuments/Otuataua%20Stonefields%20Historic%20Reserve.pdf

http://www.manukau.govt.nz/SiteCollectionDocuments/Otuataua%20Stonefields%20historic%20reserve%20self-guided%20walk%20map.pdf

http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/page.aspx?id=34075