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NZ Walking Routes > Taranaki > Waitara - Awa - te - Take Historic Reserve
Waitara - Awa - te - Take Historic Reserve
- Location
- The reserve can be reached from Ngatimanu Road.
- Description
This 26.8ha reserve is on the Waitara River and is reached by an easy 1 km walk along an unformed road from the end of Ngati Maru Rd. The pa consists of a semi-circular defended living area which backs onto a high cliff above the Waitara River.
At the front are two large defence ditches. Throughout the pa are food storage pits (rua). The living area has been levelled to make up various platforms and terraces for houses and cooking areas.
- Amenities
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- Historical
- Source
- www.kingcountry.co.nz
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