Howick Stockade - Visit
Howick Stockade
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Howick Stockade | |
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Ethnicity: | European |
Site type: | New Zealand Wars redoubt site |
Where: | Howick eastern suburb of Auckland |
How to get there: | Bus (Check Rideline) or taxi. 35 minutes from city. |
How Long to allow: | 10 minutes |
Disclaimer |
<googlemap lat="-36.892081" lon="174.927428" zoom="18"> -36.892115, 174.927707, Howick, New Zealand </googlemap>
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.
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