Ōtātara Pā Historic Reserve Walk
DOC track · Hawke’s Bay
Ōtātara Pā Historic Reserve Walk is a 1.8 km DOC walk in Hawke’s Bay with 99 m of climbing and a high point of 120 m.
This short, easy walk through Ōtātara Pā has archaeological features from one of the largest and most ancient Māori pā sites, as well as commanding views of the coastline - it's a good option for kids.
Track stats
| Distance | 1.8 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 45 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 99 m |
| Elevation loss | 96 m |
| Highest point | 120 m |
| Lowest point | 21 m |
| Region | Hawke’s Bay |
| Start | -39.55034, 176.83383 |
| End | -39.55034, 176.83383 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
GPX file
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Alerts and conditions
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Nearby DOC tracks
- Whakamaharatanga Walkway (13.1 km away)
- Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui Route (18.0 km away)
- Tangoio Falls Scenic Reserve tracks (26.5 km away)
- White Pine Bush Scenic Reserve walks (29.7 km away)
- Mohi Bush Track (34.8 km away)
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