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Ōtātara Pā
Ōtātara Pā is one of the most outstanding pā complexes in New Zealand and has international significance. It is an extensive defensive and settlement complex strategically located to provide expansive views and access to a range of natural resources. Archaeological features include an upper pā (Hikurangi), lower pā (Ōtātara Pā proper) and numerous terraces, house sites and pits.
Read the entry on the Heritage List →Photo: Emma Brooks, © Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga











