Otaahu Paa

Another former paa site, with its headland position reinterpreted with tuuwhatawhata (palisades) and waharoa (gateways). These paa provided food, water and protection. This site lies to the west of Te Uapata Paa on a headland between the Mangamutu and Mangatoketoke streams. According to recorded histories, this site was occupied as late as the 1850s, and at the southern end bordered major cultivations. Visitors can see the remnants of the trench, which protected the southern end of the paa, and kumara pit at the northern end. When the stream levels are low remnants of the ancient palisades can be seen in the Mangatoketoke riverbank.

Parking avaliable at the start of the walkway, about a 20 minute pleasent walk.

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