Otatara Pa - Visit

Otatara Pa

SITE TO VISIT
Otatara
Hikurangi (applied to the lower pa, Otatara more properly to the upper one)
Ethnicity:	Maori
Site type:	Pa
Where:	In a reserve southwest of Taradale. There is a signposted carpark of Springfield Rd
How to get there:	Napier Buses
How Long to allow:	2 hrs walking over the site. Reasonable fitness needed
Disclaimer

Location:

<googlemap lat="-39.548596" lon="176.829672" zoom="14"> -39.492844, 176.912018, Napier, New Zealand -39.548133, 176.828556, Otatara Pa </googlemap>

What: Prehistoric Maori fortification reputedly the largest in New Zealand. There are clear defences, much terracing and kumara storage pits. There is some on-site interpretation, and a representation of former palisading built on a quarry damaged part of the site. Some of the site is beyond the reserve and this area should not be visited without permission.

What else to do there:

Great views over the plain to Napier, Hastings and beyond to Hawkes Bay. Museum in Napier. Wineries in the district.

Web Info:

[DOC Page http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/east-coast-hawkes-bay/hawkes-bay/otatara-pa/ ] [DOC Place to visti page http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/east-coast-hawkes-bay/hawkes-bay-area/otatara-pa-historic-reserve/]

[DOC hisotry of the site page http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/east-coast-hawkes-bay/haw]kes-bay/otatara-pa/history/

[City of Napier page about the site http://www.napier.govt.nz/index.php?pid=535]

Historical Significance Assessment (pdf)

http://www.arc.govt.nz/environment/volcanoes-of-auckland/mt-eden.cfm