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Otatara Pa field trip

Hawke's Bay region

A carved waharoa marks the entrance to Otatara Pa. Photo: J Hudson.

The carved waharoa at the entrance to Otatara Pa

Map of New Zealand highlighting the Hawke's Bay region.

Otatara Pa is near Taradale between Napier and Hastings and is signposted clearly.

The pa is one of the largest and most ancient Maori pa sites in the Hawke's Bay. It is significant for its immense size and for the large number of terraced dwelling sites and food pits. Remnant earthworks of many of these are still evident today.

The teaching resource provides background information on the history, archaeology and conservation management of Otatara Pa Historic Reserve.

Highlights:

Otatara Pa Historic Reserve

Otatara Pa Historic Reserve encompasses one of the most outstanding defensive and settlement complexes in New Zealand.

Historic Otatara Pa

Many battles were fought for the ownership of Otatara Pa. Stand at the top of one of the largest pa sites in New Zealand.

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Publications

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2012 Meridian sustainability calendar (PDF, 1100K)

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LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

Contacts

For more information:

Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz