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== Otatara Pa == | == Otatara Pa == | ||
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| − | '''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. | + | '''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. |
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| − | + | == Web Info: == | |
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| + | [DOC Page http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/east-coast-hawkes-bay/hawkes-bay/otatara-pa/ | ||
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| + | [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/] | ||
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| + | [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/ | ||
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| + | [City of Napier page about the site http://www.napier.govt.nz/index.php?pid=535] | ||
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| + | [http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/conservation/historic/by-region/echb/otatara-pa-assessment-of-heritage-significance.pdf Historical Significance Assessment (pdf)] | ||
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| + | http://www.arc.govt.nz/environment/volcanoes-of-auckland/mt-eden.cfm | ||
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Revision as of 17:34, 7 December 2010
Otatara Pa
| SITE TO VISIT | |
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| Otatara | |
| Hikurangi (applied to the lower pa, Otatara more properly to the upper one) | |
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| 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
Photosynth Views:
