Difference between revisions of "Otatara Pa - Visit"
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<googlemap lat="-39.548596" lon="176.829672" zoom="14"> | <googlemap lat="-39.548596" lon="176.829672" zoom="14"> | ||
-39.492844, 176.912018, Napier, New Zealand | -39.492844, 176.912018, Napier, New Zealand | ||
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| − | + | 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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Great views over the plain to Napier, Hastings and beyond to Hawkes Bay. Museum in Napier. Wineries in the district. | Great views over the plain to Napier, Hastings and beyond to Hawkes Bay. Museum in Napier. Wineries in the district. | ||
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[http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/east-coast-hawkes-bay/hawkes-bay/otatara-pa/ DOC Page] | [http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/east-coast-hawkes-bay/hawkes-bay/otatara-pa/ DOC Page] | ||
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Revision as of 17:39, 7 December 2010
Contents
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:
City of Napier page about the site
Historical Significance Assessment (pdf)
Photosynth Views:
