Otuataua Stonefields - Visit

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Otuataua Stonefields

SITE TO VISIT
Otuataua Stionefields
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Ethnicity: Maori
Site type: Gardening and occupation site
Where: Ihumatau Quarry Rd.
How to get there: Easiest by car 20 minutes from the inner city, but possible with a 15 minute walk from the bus. (Check Rideline)
How Long to allow: 1 hr at the site.
Disclaimer

<googlemap lat="-36.980889" lon="174.75244" zoom="15"> -36.812583, 174.762955, Auckland, New Zealand -36.983152, 174.752054, Otuataua </googlemap>

What:

Maori prehistoric and historic gardening and village site with many stone built living and gardening structures. On-site interpretation is minimal at present (more is planned) so try to get a pamphlet before visiting.


Web Info:

http://www.manukau.govt.nz/en/search/pages/search.aspx?k=otuataua

http://www.manukau.govt.nz/EN/Yourcommunity/ParksWalksBeaches/FindAPark/Pages/OtuatauaStonefields.aspx

http://www.manukau.govt.nz/SiteCollectionDocuments/Otuataua%20Stonefields%20Historic%20Reserve.pdf

http://www.manukau.govt.nz/SiteCollectionDocuments/Otuataua%20Stonefields%20historic%20reserve%20self-guided%20walk%20map.pdf

http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/page.aspx?id=34075