Howick Stockade
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| Howick Stockade
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| Ethnicity:
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European
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| Site type:
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New Zealand Wars redoubt site
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| Where:
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Howick eastern suburb of Auckland
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| How to get there:
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Bus (Check Rideline) or taxi. 35 minutes from city.
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| How Long to allow:
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10 minutes
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The earthworks of the stockade.
Location:
On knoll in reserve between Mellons Bay Rd and Ridge Rd
What:
One of a series of redoubts built in the 1860s Waikato War period of the New Zealand Wars, to defend the local population.
What else to do there:
Howick Colonial Village is nearby with many relocated and well restored local buildings.
Web info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockade_Hill,_Howick
