Otatara Pa

Central, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Historic Maori Pa site with nice views over Napier area

Easy

Foot

Pleasant hillside walk around a once important fortified Maori Pa. From the large carpark there is a gentle climb up a wide 4WD path onto the grassy hillsides which provide good views over Hawke's Bay. There are several lookout points. Approx. halfway round there is a signpost with an optional exit over farmland to Churchill Drive. The loop track continues down to the carpark. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours for the walk.

Otatara Pa entrance

View of Pa from opposite hillside

Drive south through Taradale on Gloucester Road towards SH50. At the bridge (Waiohiki Road) continue straight (don't go over the bridge) and the carpark is on the right about 50 metres further on. It is well signpost.

Bicycles not allowed.

There are a number of electric fences to cross - in most cases the wires are insulated at the style, but take care.

2.27km

Double track

118m 118m 12m 12m

26 Oct 2009 by ledzep

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