Waitaha Pā Track
WalkManawatū-WhanganuiOpen
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 15 min
- Distance
- 500 m return
- Dogs
- On a lead
Getting there
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How to get there, on doc.govt.nzWaitaha Pā is located between Whanganui and the village of Upokongaro, around 3.5 km from the Whanganui boundary, on State Highway 4.
There is a large DOC sign indicating the Waitaha Pā.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 39.89422° S, 175.10668° E
About this place
Discover Waitaha Pā, a small historic pā site only a short drive from Whanganui.
The route
Waitaha Pā offers visitors a peaceful and scenic taste of New Zealand’s natural beauty and Māori heritage. The walk to the pā is steep but short and along the way, you’ll enjoy glimpses of the Whanganui River before reaching a picnic table and lookout with panoramic views of the river valley and surrounding hills. It's a perfect spot for a quiet break, a photo opportunity, or simply to soak in the history and landscape of this culturally significant site.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
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That Place
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That Place is a campsite located in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. No further details are available in the provided records.
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Manawatū-Whanganui • 11.9 km
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park is a campsite located in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. It is situated on the coast, offering a seaside setting for visitors.
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Sources
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).