Te Uapat Paa

This former paa site has been brought back to life with tuuwhatawhata (palisades) and waharoa (gateways) reinstated where there was once a thriving settlement within the red rivers system. This site was once the home of the tuupuna (ancestor) Mahuta after who the Ngaati Mahuta tribe of Waikato take their name and from whom the Maori King Tuheitia is a direct descendant. The site holds archaeological features, which are unique given the age of the site. In addition, the features of the large whare-puni, kumara storage pits and defensive trenches are still visible to the discerning eye.

A recently discovered site during the construction of the Waikato Expressway, A casual 20 minute walk from the listed parking co-ordinates.